Battle Mountain Airport

KBAM / BAM

Battle Mountain, US

Last Updated
May 1, 12:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
12:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBAM 011215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3013 RMK AO1

Weather Briefing

VFR

Battle Mountain 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 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of -5°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
869 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,532 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,330 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,218 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BAM
03
21
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 7,299 ft 150 ft ASP 49°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
49° angle
12/30 7,300 ft 100 ft ASP 139°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
139° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBAM

15,419 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
97.9%
MVFR
1.6%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0.2%

Battle Mountain Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 97.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 29.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.5%
NE
8%
E
8.5%
SE
6.8%
S
9.2%
SW
12%
W
8.2%
NW
7.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -13°C to 31°C
-13°C 31°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

May March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 15,419 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Battle Mountain Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBAM
IATA Code: BAM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,532 ft MSL

Location

City: Battle Mountain
Country: US
Latitude: 40.598999°
Longitude: -116.874001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 7,299 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 7,300 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Battle Mountain Airport

Battle Mountain Airport (KBAM/BAM) is located in Battle Mountain, US at an elevation of 4,532 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (03/21, 12/30), with the longest at 7,300 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 15,419 weather observations, KBAM experiences excellent VFR conditions 97.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBAM come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 34 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (29.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are May, March, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 7.7°C (46°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.3 to 30.71 inHg (992-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,419 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.