Branson Airport (KBBG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Branson Airport in Branson, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Branson Airport (KBBG) is a regional airport serving Branson, MO at 1,302 ft. KBBG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (14, 32) — longest 7,140 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 KBBG 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 (170°) at 58 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,200 ft, temperature 34°C (93°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBBG 291945Z 170058KT 10SM SCT042 34/24 A2994
What changed at KBBG?
Since the 1845Z (1:45 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind picked up to 58 kt from calm.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.96 → 29.94 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBBG
KBBG is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 58 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 25 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,850 ft (field elevation 1,302 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 KBBG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 7,140 ft | CONC-G | 53 kt head | 25 kt right |
| 32 | 7,140 ft | CONC-G | 53 kt tail | 25 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 0→58 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBBG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Branson Airport in Branson, MO: 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 KBBG 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBBG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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UNO UA /OV MNF/TM 1912/FL040/TP SR22/TB MOD CHOP/RM THERMALS ZKC/FDC/CW
UNO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MNFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1912Reported at 19:12 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM THERMALS ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
ARG UA /OV ARG270060/TM 1907/FL360/TP B738/TB CONS MOD CHOP/RM ZME
ARG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ARG270060Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1907Reported at 19:07 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous moderate chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
LIT UA /OV LIT315035/TM 1829/FL510/TP B39M/SK TOPS FL510/WX TS/RM ZME
LIT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIT315035Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1829Reported at 18:29 UTC.FL510Altitude: 51,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.SK TOPS FL510Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX TSWeather and flight visibility observed.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV SGF090020/TM 1807/FL330/TP A321/TB MOD/RM ZKC/FDC/CW
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SGF090020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1807Reported at 18:07 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV SGF/TM 1743/FL310/TP A321/TB LGT/RM ZKC/FDC/CW
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SGFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1743Reported at 17:43 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBBG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBBG reported mostly VFR across 44 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 73%
- 32
- 27%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1725Z (12:25 PM CDT)
TAF KBBG 291725Z 2918/3018 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 2921/3003 11005KT 3SM TSRA OVC030CB FM300300 12005KT P6SM BKN150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBBG
- IATA
- BKG
- FAA LID
- BBG
- City
- Branson
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,302 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.5321, -93.2005
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,140 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 27m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Tri-Lakes RC Flying Club - Dayton Rd — Reeds Spring, MO · 17 mi
- Harrison Wart Hogs 1 — Harrison, AR · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBBG reported VFR conditions during about 79.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 260 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.1 kt, calm 29.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.8 | 14.0 | 6.9 | 10.3 |
| Feb | 68.9 | 16.3 | 6.4 | 8.4 |
| Mar | 73.6 | 14.3 | 4.9 | 7.2 |
| Apr | 80.9 | 10.7 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| May | 78.1 | 11.6 | 4.6 | 5.7 |
| Jun | 90.7 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 90.3 | 5.9 | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 89.4 | 5.9 | 1.7 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 84.9 | 7.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 80.3 | 9.4 | 4.0 | 6.3 |
| Nov | 78.4 | 11.6 | 4.3 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 67.4 | 17.9 | 6.3 | 8.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.0 kt |
| Feb | 6.2 kt |
| Mar | 6.6 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 5.1 kt |
| Jun | 4.2 kt |
| Jul | 3.4 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.6 kt |
| Oct | 4.7 kt |
| Nov | 5.6 kt |
| Dec | 5.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBBG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Branson Airport in Branson, MO 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 ↗
KBBG weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBBG?+
KBBG has 2 runways — 14, 32; the longest is 7,140 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBBG report its own weather?+
Yes — Branson Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBBG have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBBG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBBG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBBG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBBG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Branson Airport (KBBG) 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 Branson Airport (KBBG)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Branson Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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