Bay City Regional Airport

KBYY / BBC

Bay City, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 03:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
03:15Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
10 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
2,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBYY 290315Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM BKN021 26/26 A2986 RMK AO2 CIG 017V024 T02580258

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 45 ft
BKN 2,100 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,145 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Bay City Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,100 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 10 knots. Runway 13/31 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2100 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (45 ft)
Pressure Alt
113 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,444 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BYY
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
5,107 ft 75 ft ASP 133°
8.7 kt 5.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBYY

14,433 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.2%
MVFR
12.2%
IFR
5%
LIFR
1.6%

Bay City Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 13.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.8%
N
14.2%
S
20.8%
W
1.1%
NE
10%
NW
3.5%
SE
21.4%
SW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 19°C
Range: -5°C to 33°C
-5°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 14,433 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bay City Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBYY
IATA Code: BBC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 45 ft MSL

Location

City: Bay City
Country: US
Latitude: 28.973301°
Longitude: -95.863503°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 5,107 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bay City Regional Airport

Bay City Regional Airport (KBYY/BBC) is located in Bay City, US at an elevation of 45 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 5,107 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,433 weather observations shows KBYY maintains VFR conditions 81.2% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.6% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBYY come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 8.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 28 knots. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -5°C (23°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 19°C (66°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.6 to 30.63 inHg (1002-1037 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,433 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.