Beaver Municipal Airport

KU52

Beaver, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 07:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
07:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
3 kt
150°
10 SM
Visibility
7,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KU52 290715Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM OVC075 04/M04 A3013 RMK AO2 PWINO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,863 ft
OVC 7,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,363 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Beaver Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 7,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 7500 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C, indicating moderate moisture 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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
825 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,863 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,661 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,748 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
U52
07
25
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 2,501 ft 50 ft GRS 84°
1.2 kt 2.7 kt
66° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
5,100 ft 75 ft ASP 148°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KU52

14,605 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.9%
MVFR
2.5%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.3%

Beaver Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 32.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.6%
N
9%
S
15.6%
W
7.8%
NE
2.1%
NW
5.2%
SE
15.2%
SW
9.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 7°C
Range: -15°C to 30°C
-15°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.2%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 14,605 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Beaver Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KU52
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,863 ft MSL

Location

City: Beaver
Country: US
Latitude: 38.230701°
Longitude: -112.675003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 2,501 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,100 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Beaver Municipal Airport

Beaver Municipal Airport (KU52) is located in Beaver, US at an elevation of 5,863 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 2 runways (07/25, 13/31), with the longest at 5,100 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 14,605 weather observations, KU52 experiences excellent VFR conditions 96.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KU52 come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 33 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (32.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, March, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -15°C (5°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 7°C (45°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.45 to 30.68 inHg (997-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,605 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.