Beale Air Force Base (KBAB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Beale Air Force Base in Beale Air Force Base, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Beale Air Force Base (KBAB) is a regional airport serving Beale Air Force Base, CA at 113 ft. KBAB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 12,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBAB 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.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 36°C (97°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBAB 290055Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 36/10 A2977 RMK AO2A SLP083 T03610096 $
What changed at KBAB?
Since the 2355Z (4:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.79 → 29.77 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBAB
KBAB is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,850 ft (field elevation 113 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 KBAB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 12,001 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 33 | 12,001 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 5 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 7→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBAB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Beale Air Force Base in Beale Air Force Base, CA: 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 KBAB 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 KBAB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBAB reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
- 15
- 94%
- 33
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1900Z (12:00 PM PDT)
TAF KBAB 281900Z 2819/3001 23009KT 9999 SKC QNH2975INS WND 15009KT AFT 2904 BECMG 2914/2915 19008KT 9999 SKC QNH2976INS TX37/2900Z TN15/2913Z
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KBAB
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near KBAB.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBAB
- IATA
- BAB
- FAA LID
- BAB
- City
- Beale Air Force Base
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 113 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.1361, -121.4370
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 12,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 27.35 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 2h 13m
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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.
- Sierra Flyers Model Airplane Club 1 — Marysville, CA · 5 mi
- Toyota Amphitheatre — Wheatland, CA · 8 mi
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KBAB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Beale Air Force Base in Beale Air Force Base, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBAB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBAB?+
KBAB has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 12,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBAB report its own weather?+
Yes — Beale Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBAB have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBAB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBAB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBAB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBAB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Beale Air Force Base (KBAB) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Beale Air Force Base (KBAB)
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