Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (KBCB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport in Blacksburg, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (KBCB) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Blacksburg, VA at 2,132 ft. KBCB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 13, 26, 31) — longest 5,501 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 133.325. Track KBCB 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 west-northwest (290°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBCB 290155Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A2980 RMK AO2 P0019 T02170213
What changed at KBCB?
Since the 0135Z (9:35 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility moved from 7 SM to 10 SM.
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Current pilot readout for KBCB
KBCB is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 3,600 ft (field elevation 2,132 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 KBCB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 5,501 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 13 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling 12,000 ft → unlimited.
KBCB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport in Blacksburg, VA: 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 KBCB 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 KBCB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GSO UA /OV GSO180025/TM 0105/FL200/TP B738/WX RA/TA 12/TB LGT/RM ZTLFD-31
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0105Reported at 01:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 12Outside air temperature, °C.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO170005/TM 0059/FL300/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-33
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO170005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2337/FL300/TP CL35/TB NEG CHOP/RM ZTLFD-33
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2337Reported at 23:37 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG CHOPTurbulence: none reported chop.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2304/FL034/TP B767/SK SCT034/RM TOPS 043
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2304Reported at 23:04 UTC.FL034Altitude: 3,400 ft MSL.TP B767Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT034Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM TOPS 043Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2259/FL030/TP B717/SK BKN070
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2259Reported at 22:59 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP B717Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN070Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
HKY UA /OV BZM/TM 2233/FL045/TP BE9T/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 45
HKY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BZMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2233Reported at 22:33 UTC.FL045Altitude: 4,500 ft MSL.TP BE9TAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD 45Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO170010/TM 2204/FL200/TP B38M/TB MOD CAT/RM ZTLFD 29
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO170010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2204Reported at 22:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CATTurbulence: moderate clear-air turbulence.RM ZTLFD 29Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO/TM 2145/FL030/TP B737/WX 7
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2145Reported at 21:45 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.WX 7Weather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBCB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBCB reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 69%
- 31
- 31%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KBCB 282320Z 2900/2924 28004KT P6SM FEW050 FM290900 30003KT P6SM FEW030 FM291300 30008KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KBCB
- IATA
- BCB
- FAA LID
- BCB
- City
- Blacksburg
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,132 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.2076, -80.4078
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 133.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 31m
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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
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.
- RVRC - Roanoke Valley RC Club Inc 1 — Salem, VA · 20 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBCB reported VFR conditions during about 76.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 258 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.7 kt, calm 41.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.1 | 21.3 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 72.2 | 17.1 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 75.8 | 15.2 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 82.1 | 11.2 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| May | 74.7 | 14.7 | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 80.7 | 12.4 | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 79.1 | 13.6 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 71.2 | 17.2 | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| Sep | 67.0 | 18.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Oct | 73.0 | 16.8 | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Nov | 77.1 | 16.1 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 66.9 | 21.2 | 5.1 | 6.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9 kt |
| Feb | 5.1 kt |
| Mar | 5.2 kt |
| Apr | 4.8 kt |
| May | 3.6 kt |
| Jun | 2.8 kt |
| Jul | 2.3 kt |
| Aug | 2.2 kt |
| Sep | 2.6 kt |
| Oct | 3.2 kt |
| Nov | 3.8 kt |
| Dec | 4.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBCB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBCB?+
KBCB has 4 runways — 08, 13, 26, 31; the longest is 5,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBCB report its own weather?+
Yes — Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBCB have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBCB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBCB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBCB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (KBCB)
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