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Weather Briefing
VFRWinchester Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,400 feet and 10 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 knots. Runway 18/36 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,400 ft, scattered at 5,500 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
|
5,003 ft | 75 ft | ASP | 181° |
↑ 4.7 kt
•
↔ 1.7 kt
20° angle
|
Weather Statistics - KBGF
16,730 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Winchester Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 26% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.
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Statistics computed from 16,730 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
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About Winchester Municipal Airport
Winchester Municipal Airport (KBGF) is located in Winchester, US at an elevation of 979 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (18/36), with the longest at 5,003 feet.
Weather Profile
Analysis of 16,730 weather observations shows KBGF maintains VFR conditions 81.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 13.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 4.8% of reports.
Wind Patterns & Runway Selection
Prevailing winds at KBGF come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.5 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (26% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.
Seasonal Considerations
The best months for VFR operations are April, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 13.6°C (56°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.54 to 30.56 inHg (1000-1035 hPa).
Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 16,730 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.
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