Byron Airport

KC83

Byron, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 20:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
20:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
8 kt
360°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KC83 292015Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3002 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 8 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating very 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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (79 ft)
Pressure Alt
-34 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,185 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
C83
05
23
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 3,000 ft 75 ft ASP 63°
3.6 kt 7.1 kt
63° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
4,500 ft 100 ft ASP 135°
4.0 kt 6.9 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KC83

14,842 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.8%
MVFR
9.8%
IFR
5%
LIFR
8.5%

Byron Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 24.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 24.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
2.9%
E
5.2%
SE
6.9%
S
4.5%
SW
20.8%
W
19.1%
NW
8.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.2°C
Range: -1°C to 36°C
-1°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

March September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 14,842 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Byron Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KC83
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 79 ft MSL

Location

City: Byron
Country: US
Latitude: 37.826470°
Longitude: -121.621699°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Byron Airport

Byron Airport (KC83) is located in Byron, US at an elevation of 79 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (05/23, 12/30), with the longest at 4,500 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,842 weather observations shows KC83 maintains VFR conditions 76.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 13.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KC83 come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 8.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (24.9% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -1°C (30°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 14.2°C (58°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.5 to 30.55 inHg (999-1035 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,842 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.