Big Bear City Airport

KL35 / RBF

Big Bear, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 20:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
20:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -16°C
9 kt
280°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KL35 292035Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM FEW380 17/M16 A3014 RMK AO2 T01651160

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 6,752 ft
FEW 38,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
38,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
44,752 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Big Bear City Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 38,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 9 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 38,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of -16°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
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
796 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,752 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,520 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 8,380 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.5°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
L35
8
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 8/26
Active: 26
5,850 ft 75 ft ASP 90°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KL35

14,372 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.5%
MVFR
5.4%
IFR
3%
LIFR
1.1%

Big Bear City Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 45.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 25°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 45.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
1%
NE
4.8%
E
12%
SE
1.1%
S
1.2%
SW
9.3%
W
24.3%
NW
1%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.1°C
Range: -13°C to 25°C
-13°C 25°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Statistics computed from 14,372 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Big Bear City Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KL35
IATA Code: RBF
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,752 ft MSL

Location

City: Big Bear
Country: US
Latitude: 34.263802°
Longitude: -116.856003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 8/26
Length: 5,850 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Big Bear City Airport

Big Bear City Airport (KL35/RBF) is located in Big Bear, US at an elevation of 6,752 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (8/26), with the longest at 5,850 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 14,372 weather observations, KL35 experiences excellent VFR conditions 90.5% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KL35 come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (45.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 25°C (77°F), averaging 5.1°C (41°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.66 to 30.55 inHg (1004-1035 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,372 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.