Bent Oak Airport (96AL) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Bent Oak Airport in Bay Minette, AL, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBFM) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Bent Oak Airport (96AL) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Bay Minette, AL at 87 ft. 96AL has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KBFM, about 15 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 1,400 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBFM. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBFM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBFM, 15.2 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBFM 290653Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 28/24 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02780244
What changed at KBFM (nearest station)?
Since the 0553Z (12:53 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0553Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 96AL
Based on the nearest station (KBFM), 96AL is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 87 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 96AL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 1,400 ft | Turf | 0 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 36 | 1,400 ft | Turf | 0 kt head | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
96AL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bent Oak Airport in Bay Minette, AL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 96AL is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at 96AL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KBFM reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18/36
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KBFM 290520Z 2906/3006 27004KT P6SM SKC FM291300 29007KT P6SM FEW050 FM291800 25010KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 2918/2924 VRB15G25KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN030CB FM300100 26003KT P6SM SCT040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 96AL
- City
- Bay Minette
- State
- Alabama
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 87 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.8277, -87.8892
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBFM
- TAF
- Nearest KBFM
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 20m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Bay Area RC Society BARCS - Magnolia Landfill — Summerdale, AL · 27 mi
- Azalea City Model Aeronautics - Irvington Field — Irvington, AL · 30 mi
96AL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 96AL?+
96AL has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 1,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 96AL come from?+
Bent Oak Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBFM, about 15 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 96AL can differ.
Does 96AL have a TAF?+
Yes — the KBFM TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 96AL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 96AL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 96AL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bent Oak Airport (96AL)
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