Bettles Airport

PABT / BTT

Bettles, US

Last Updated
May 1, 04:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
04:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
5 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
13,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PABT 010453Z 11005KT 10SM FEW045 BKN130 07/M06 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP083 T00721056 PNO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 647 ft
FEW 4,500 ft AGL
BKN 13,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,147 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,647 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bettles Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 13,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 5 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 1-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 13000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of -6°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Mist. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 12:00Z and 14:00Z.

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
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (647 ft)
Pressure Alt
835 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 30 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PABT 302335Z 0100/0124 VRB03KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 PROB30 0112/0114 6SM -SHRA BR OVC050 FM011800 08007KT P6SM BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
12:00Z PROB30
+8h
VFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABT
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
5,190 ft 150 ft GVL 32°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PABT

5,876 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.9%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
0.5%

Bettles Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 453 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -36°C to 16°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 453 kt
Calm Winds: 33.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
0.9%
N
29.9%
S
4.8%
W
1%
NE
6.1%
NW
15.7%
SE
5.3%
SW
2.7%

Temperature Range

Average: -12.2°C
Range: -36°C to 16°C
-36°C 16°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 7%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

March December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,876 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bettles Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PABT
IATA Code: BTT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 647 ft MSL

Location

City: Bettles
Country: US
Latitude: 66.913902°
Longitude: -151.529007°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+10

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,190 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GVL
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bettles Airport

Bettles Airport (PABT/BTT) is located in Bettles, US at an elevation of 647 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (01/19), with the longest at 5,190 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 5,876 weather observations shows PABT maintains VFR conditions 76.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at PABT come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 5.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 453 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (33.6% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, December, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -36°C (-33°F) to 16°C (61°F), averaging -12.2°C (10°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.85 to 31.05 inHg (977-1052 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,876 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.