Bryce Canyon Airport (KBCE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bryce Canyon Airport in Bryce Canyon, UT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bryce Canyon Airport (KBCE) is a regional airport serving Bryce Canyon, UT at 7,590 ft. KBCE reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 7,395 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.475. Track KBCE 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 northwest (310°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 30.28 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KBCE 290253Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM BKN110 19/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP119 T01940094 58004
What changed at KBCE?
Since the 0153Z (7:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 340° to 310°.
- A ceiling formed at 11,000 ft.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.30 → 30.28 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBCE
KBCE is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 11 knots. Density altitude is approximately 9,500 ft (field elevation 7,590 ft). KBCE does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCDC, about 45 nm away.
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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 KBCE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 7,395 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 11 kt right |
| 03 | 7,395 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 11 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 8→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
KBCE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bryce Canyon Airport in Bryce Canyon, UT: 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 KBCE 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 KBCE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MLF UA /OV MLF070040/TM 0227/FL240/TP PC12/TA M15/IC MOD MX /ZLC
MLF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLF070040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0227Reported at 02:27 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.IC MOD MX /ZLCIcing: moderate mx /zlc.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBCE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBCE reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 34 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 21
- 81%
- 03
- 19%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBCE
- IATA
- BCE
- FAA LID
- BCE
- City
- Bryce Canyon
- State
- Utah
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 7,590 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.7064, -112.1450
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,395 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCDC
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.475 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 22h 51m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBCE reported VFR conditions during about 93.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 321 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.4 kt, calm 10.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85.3 | 5.3 | 3.6 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 85.5 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 89.3 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 94.0 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| May | 96.2 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 98.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 98.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 97.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 97.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 94.5 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 92.1 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 84.4 | 6.7 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.1 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 8.0 kt |
| Apr | 8.9 kt |
| May | 8.4 kt |
| Jun | 8.0 kt |
| Jul | 6.6 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.8 kt |
| Oct | 7.1 kt |
| Nov | 7.0 kt |
| Dec | 6.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBCE weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBCE?+
KBCE has 2 runways — 03, 21; the longest is 7,395 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBCE report its own weather?+
Yes — Bryce Canyon Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBCE have a TAF?+
No — KBCE does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCDC, about 45 nm away.
Does KBCE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBCE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBCE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bryce Canyon Airport (KBCE)
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