Black River Falls Area Airport

KBCK

Black River Falls, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 07:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
07:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBCK 300735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 T10391039

Weather Briefing

VFR

Black River Falls Area 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 -4°C (25°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely. Temperatures are at or below freezing. Check for icing conditions and ensure aircraft anti-ice/de-ice systems are operational if required.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (836 ft)
Pressure Alt
724 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,355 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BCK
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 4,600 ft 75 ft ASP 80°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBCK

13,996 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.7%
MVFR
20.6%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
4.1%

Black River Falls Area Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 40% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 40%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.5%
NE
2.8%
E
6.2%
SE
4.1%
S
7.5%
SW
7.6%
W
13.6%
NW
12.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.3°C
Range: -27°C to 31°C
-27°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

October March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 13,996 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Black River Falls Area Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBCK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 836 ft MSL

Location

City: Black River Falls
Country: US
Latitude: 44.250702°
Longitude: -90.855301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,600 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Black River Falls Area Airport

Black River Falls Area Airport (KBCK) is located in Black River Falls, US at an elevation of 836 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 4,600 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,996 weather observations shows KBCK maintains VFR conditions 70.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 20.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBCK come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 6 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (40% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, March, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -27°C (-17°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 3.3°C (38°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.14 to 30.65 inHg (987-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,996 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.