Albertville Regional Airport/Thomas J Brumlik Field (K8A0) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Albertville Regional Airport/Thomas J Brumlik Field in Albertville, AL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Albertville Regional Airport/Thomas J Brumlik Field (K8A0) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Albertville, AL at 1,032 ft. K8A0 reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (05, 23), longest 6,114 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.575. Track K8A0 in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.

LIFR

Observed 1255Z (7:55 AM CDT)live · refreshes every 60s

Wind

Calm

Visibility

1 sm

Ceiling

200 ft

Altimeter

30.10"

Temp / Dew

72°F / 22°C

dew 72°F / 22°C

Wind calm, visibility 1 statute miles, overcast at 200 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.10 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 200 ft.

Raw METAR

METAR KBFZ 131255Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM -DZ BR OVC002 22/22 A3010 RMK AO2 VIS 1/4V2

What changed at K8A0?

Since the 1235Z (7:35 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

Visibility improved from 0.25 SM to 1 SM.
Drizzle began (-DZ).
Mist began (BR).
Fog ended (FG).

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Current pilot readout for K8A0

K8A0 is currently LIFR with calm winds, visibility 1 statute miles, and a 200 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 1,032 ft). K8A0 does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHUA, about 34 nm away.

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Runway wind check

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 K8A0. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
05	6,114 ft	ASP	-	-
23	6,114 ft	ASP	-	-

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling 400 ft → 200 ft.

K8A0 weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Albertville Regional Airport/Thomas J Brumlik Field in Albertville, 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 K8A0 is headed.

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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.

Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of K8A0

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP1300Z (8:00 AM CDT) · 81 NM E of K8A0 · during climb · SR22

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RYY UA /OV RYY274002/TM 1300/FLDURC/TP SR22/SK SCT014

RYY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV RYY274002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 1300Reported at 13:00 UTC.

FLDURCReported during climb.

TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.

SK SCT014Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

PIREP1239Z (7:39 AM CDT) · 36 NM NW of K8A0 · during climb · CRJ7

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HSV UA /OV HSV/TM 1239/FLDURC/TP CRJ7/SK TOPS 009

HSV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV HSVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 1239Reported at 12:39 UTC.

FLDURCReported during climb.

TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.

SK TOPS 009Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

PIREP1233Z (7:33 AM CDT) · 36 NM NW of K8A0 · during climb · CRJ7

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HSV UA /OV HSV/TM 1233/FLDURC/TP CRJ7/SK BASES OVC005

HSV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV HSVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 1233Reported at 12:33 UTC.

FLDURCReported during climb.

TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.

SK BASES OVC005Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

PIREP1220Z (7:20 AM CDT) · 71 NM NE of K8A0 · 200 ft MSL · E145

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CHA UA /OV CHA 1N/TM 1220/FL002/TP E145/SK BKN002/WX 1/2SM

CHA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV CHA 1NLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 1220Reported at 12:20 UTC.

FL002Altitude: 200 ft MSL.

TP E145Aircraft type reporting.

SK BKN002Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

WX 1/2SMWeather and flight visibility observed.

PIREP1145Z (6:45 AM CDT) · 71 NM NE of K8A0 · 1,600 ft MSL · CRJ7

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CHA UA /OV CHA 1S/TM 1145/FL016/TP CRJ7/SK TOP016

CHA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV CHA 1SLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 1145Reported at 11:45 UTC.

FL016Altitude: 1,600 ft MSL.

TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.

SK TOP016Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

PIREP1113Z (6:13 AM CDT) · 71 NM NE of K8A0 · 1,200 ft MSL · CRJ9

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CHA UA /OV CHA 1S/TM 1113/FL012/TP CRJ9/SK TOPS012

CHA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV CHA 1SLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 1113Reported at 11:13 UTC.

FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.

TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.

SK TOPS012Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

PIREP1016Z (5:16 AM CDT) · 71 NM NE of K8A0 · during climb · CRJ7

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CHA UA /OV CHA/TM 1016/FL015/TP CRJ7/SK B-010. T-014/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DEP RWY 20 KCHA

CHA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV CHALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 1016Reported at 10:16 UTC.

FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.

TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.

SK B-010. T-014Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.

IC NEGIcing: none reported.

RM DEP RWY 20 KCHARemarks.

PIREP0947Z (4:47 AM CDT) · 84 NM SE of K8A0 · 10,000 ft MSL · A321

light turbulence

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ATL UA /OV WESEK/TM 0947/FL100/TP A321/SK BKN TOPS 100/TB LIGHT

ATL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV WESEKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0947Reported at 09:47 UTC.

FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.

TP A321Aircraft type reporting.

SK BKN TOPS 100Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.

TB LIGHTTurbulence: light.

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Recent aviation weather trends at K8A0

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, K8A0 reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.

Last 24 hours

VFR 63%MVFR 18%IFR 3%LIFR 17%

Wind avg/max: 2/11 kt

Max gust: 18 kt

Lowest ceiling: 100 ft

Lowest vis: -

Prevailing wind: SW

Category changes: 5

Most recent change: MVFR → LIFR

Last 7 days

VFR 85%MVFR 9%IFR 2%LIFR 4%

Wind avg/max: 3/8 kt

Max gust: 14 kt

Lowest ceiling: 100 ft

Lowest vis: 0.25 sm

Prevailing wind: SE

Category changes: 29

Most recent change: MVFR → LIFR

Active Runway - past 30 days

05: 58%
23: 42%

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type: General aviation airport
ICAO: KBFZ
FAA LID: BFZ
City: Albertville
State: Alabama
Country: United States
Elevation: 1,032 ft
Coordinates: 34.2291, -86.2558
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 6,114 ft
Weather reporting: Reports METAR
TAF: Nearest KHUA
AWOS/ASOS: 119.575 MHz
Time zone: America/Chicago
Sunset in: 10h 48m

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Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Within 25 NM

6 airports

KGADNortheast Alabama Regional AirportGadsden, AL18 nm SEVFR METAR K8A1Guntersville Municipal Joe Starnes FieldGuntersville, AL11 nm N K20ARobbins FieldOneonta, AL17 nm S AL29New Horizon AirportBlountsville, AL20 nm W 7AL2Peterson FieldSteele, AL22 nm S AL60Dugger's FieldAshville, AL24 nm S

25–50 NM

8 airports

KCMDCullman Regional Airport-Folsom FieldCullman, AL30 nm WVFR METAR KHUARedstone Army Air FieldRedstone Arsnl Huntsville, AL34 nm NWMETAR · TAF KHSVHuntsville International AirportHuntsville, AL36 nm NWIFR METAR · TAF KPLRSt Clair County AirportPell City, AL40 nm SVFR METAR KMDQMadison County Executive Airport-Tom Sharp Jr FieldHuntsville, AL41 nm NLIFR METAR KDCUPryor Field Regional AirportDecatur, AL43 nm NWLIFR METAR

+2 more within 50 NM

50–100 NM

8 airports

KFYMFayetteville Municipal AirportFayetteville, TN52 nm NMETAR KRMGRichard B Russell AirportRome, GA55 nm ELIFR METAR KJFXWalker County Airport Bevill FieldJasper, AL56 nm WVFR METAR KBGFWinchester Municipal AirportWinchester, TN58 nm NLIFR METAR KSCDMerkel Field Sylacauga Municipal AirportSylacauga, AL64 nm SLIFR METAR KEKYBessemer AirportBessemer, AL64 nm SWVFR METAR

+2 more within 100 NM

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Historical Flying Weather at KBFZ

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBFZ reported VFR conditions during about 78.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 264 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.8 kt, calm 21.4% of the time.

VFR Score

Wind Score

Reliability Score

National VFR rank

#750 of 1,400

Regional rank

#37

State rank

#15

Full historical breakdown

Daylight VFR

78.5%

MVFR

12.7%

IFR

5.4%

LIFR

3.7%

Est. VFR days/yr

264

Most VFR month

June

Fewest VFR month

December

Median ceiling

2,400 ft

Median visibility

10 sm

Calm wind

21.4%

Median wind

4 kt

Gusty hours

12.7%

Crosswind >15 kt

n/a

Fog/mist days/yr

111

Thunderstorm days/yr

Summer density alt

2,869 ft

Flight category by month

VFRMVFRIFRLIFR

KBFZ monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
Month	VFR %	MVFR %	IFR %	LIFR %
Jan	68.4	17.4	7.5	6.8
Feb	67.8	17.2	8.2	6.7
Mar	76.1	14.7	5.9	3.3
Apr	83.5	10.7	3.9	1.9
May	82.2	11.3	4.2	2.4
Jun	85.9	8.8	3.4	1.9
Jul	84.5	10.0	3.0	2.5
Aug	83.3	10.4	3.7	2.5
Sep	84.7	9.6	4.0	1.7
Oct	81.5	10.5	5.5	2.5
Nov	75.8	13.8	6.0	4.4
Dec	64.7	18.0	9.5	7.8

Average wind by month

KBFZ average wind by month, 2006–2025
Month	Mean wind (kt)
Jan	6.0 kt
Feb	6.2 kt
Mar	6.1 kt
Apr	5.6 kt
May	4.4 kt
Jun	3.7 kt
Jul	3.3 kt
Aug	3.2 kt
Sep	3.6 kt
Oct	4.5 kt
Nov	5.1 kt
Dec	5.6 kt

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K8A0 weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at K8A0?+

K8A0 has 2 runways: 05, 23; the longest is 6,114 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does K8A0 report its own weather?+

Yes. Albertville Regional Airport/Thomas J Brumlik Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does K8A0 have a TAF?+

No. K8A0 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHUA, about 34 nm away.

Does K8A0 broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. K8A0 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K8A0 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Pilot PIREPs for Albertville Regional Airport/Thomas J Brumlik Field (K8A0)

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