Borrego Valley Airport

KL08 / BXS

Borrego Springs, US

Last Updated
May 1, 15:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
15:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KL08 011535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A2985 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

Borrego Valley Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (520 ft)
Pressure Alt
588 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,793 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
L08
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 5,011 ft 75 ft ASP 88°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
88° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KL08

14,842 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
98.6%
MVFR
1.2%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Borrego Valley Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 98.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 39.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, May, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 39.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.3%
NE
2.7%
E
4%
SE
8.9%
S
3.5%
SW
5.8%
W
12.1%
NW
15.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.9°C
Range: -4°C to 41°C
-4°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.1%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March May April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 14,842 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Borrego Valley Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KL08
IATA Code: BXS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 520 ft MSL

Location

City: Borrego Springs
Country: US
Latitude: 33.258999°
Longitude: -116.320999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,011 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Borrego Valley Airport

Borrego Valley Airport (KL08/BXS) is located in Borrego Springs, US at an elevation of 520 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 5,011 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 14,842 weather observations, KL08 experiences excellent VFR conditions 98.6% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KL08 come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 7.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (39.9% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, May, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -4°C (25°F) to 41°C (106°F), averaging 18.9°C (66°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.61 to 30.52 inHg (1003-1034 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,842 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.