Black River Falls Area Airport (KBCK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Black River Falls Area Airport in Black River Falls, WI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Black River Falls Area Airport (KBCK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Black River Falls, WI at 836 ft. KBCK reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (08, 26) — longest 4,601 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. CTAF is 122.9. Track KBCK 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 southwest (230°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (89°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBCK 291935Z 23004KT 10SM 31/17 A3001 RMK AO2 T03140169
What changed at KBCK?
Since the 1915Z (2:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1915Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBCK
KBCK is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,900 ft (field elevation 836 ft). KBCK does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLSE, about 28 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 KBCK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 4,601 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 08 | 4,601 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 5→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBCK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Black River Falls Area Airport in Black River Falls, WI: 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 KBCK 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 KBCK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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EAU UA /OV KEAU/TM 1423/FL020/TP EC45/SK OVC020/WX 10SM/RM DURD TOPS 025
EAU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KEAULocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1423Reported at 14:23 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP EC45Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURD TOPS 025Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBCK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBCK reported mostly VFR across 69 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 26
- 76%
- 08
- 24%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KBCK
- FAA LID
- BCK
- City
- Black River Falls
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 836 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.2507, -90.8553
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,601 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLSE
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 40m
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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.
- Sparta Area Model Club - Ideal Rd — Sparta, WI · 24 mi
- River City RC Modelers - Gilles Coulee Rd S — West Salem, WI · 27 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBCK reported VFR conditions during about 74.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 247 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.9 kt, calm 35.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.4 | 26.9 | 11.1 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 72.4 | 18.2 | 6.7 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 74.8 | 15.8 | 6.8 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 73.7 | 16.5 | 7.1 | 2.7 |
| May | 78.5 | 13.3 | 5.3 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 78.0 | 12.5 | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 78.3 | 12.5 | 3.4 | 5.7 |
| Aug | 72.3 | 13.4 | 5.3 | 9.0 |
| Sep | 74.5 | 12.7 | 4.8 | 7.9 |
| Oct | 74.8 | 16.4 | 5.2 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 67.6 | 21.8 | 7.8 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 51.6 | 30.5 | 12.1 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.0 kt |
| Feb | 4.4 kt |
| Mar | 4.8 kt |
| Apr | 5.3 kt |
| May | 4.3 kt |
| Jun | 3.6 kt |
| Jul | 2.9 kt |
| Aug | 2.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.0 kt |
| Oct | 3.7 kt |
| Nov | 4.1 kt |
| Dec | 3.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBCK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBCK?+
KBCK has 2 runways — 08, 26; the longest is 4,601 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBCK report its own weather?+
Yes — Black River Falls Area Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBCK have a TAF?+
No — KBCK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLSE, about 28 nm away.
Does KBCK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBCK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBCK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Black River Falls Area Airport (KBCK)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Black River Falls Area Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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