Burlington Alamance Regional Airport

KBUY

Burlington, US

Last Updated
May 1, 01:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
01:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
6 kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBUY 010154Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP121 T01500022

Weather Briefing

VFR

Burlington Alamance Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 6 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C, indicating relatively dry 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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (617 ft)
Pressure Alt
625 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 773 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BUY
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 52°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBUY

6,128 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.9%
MVFR
13.3%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
4.2%

Burlington Alamance Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 30.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
3%
N
14.3%
S
12.3%
W
10.5%
NE
7%
NW
7.8%
SE
2.2%
SW
12.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.4°C
Range: -13°C to 32°C
-13°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

April October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,128 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Burlington Alamance Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBUY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 617 ft MSL

Location

City: Burlington
Country: US
Latitude: 36.048500°
Longitude: -79.474899°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Burlington Alamance Regional Airport

Burlington Alamance Regional Airport (KBUY) is located in Burlington, US at an elevation of 617 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 5,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 6,128 weather observations shows KBUY maintains VFR conditions 75.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 13.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KBUY come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 6.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (30.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, October, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 10.4°C (51°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.37 to 30.58 inHg (995-1036 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 6,128 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.