Baudette International Airport (KBDE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Baudette International Airport in Baudette, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Baudette International Airport (KBDE) is a regional airport serving Baudette, MN at 1,086 ft. KBDE reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (12, 13W, 30, 31W) — longest 6,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 126.775. Track KBDE 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 calm, visibility 3 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KBDE 290653Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR CLR 18/18 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP130 T01830183 $
What changed at KBDE?
Since the 0553Z (12:53 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Visibility dropped from 9 SM to 3 SM.
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KBDE
KBDE is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 3 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 1,086 ft). KBDE does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KINL, about 49 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 KBDE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5,498 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 13W | 6,000 ft | WATER | — | — |
| 30 | 5,498 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 31W | 6,000 ft | WATER | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBDE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Baudette International Airport in Baudette, MN: 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 KBDE 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 KBDE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBDE reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 30
- 43%
- 12
- 38%
- 13W/31W
- 19%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBDE
- IATA
- BDE
- FAA LID
- BDE
- City
- Baudette
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,086 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.7284, -94.6122
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KINL
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.775 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 2m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
2 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, KBDE reported VFR conditions during about 75.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 236 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 13.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.6 | 25.4 | 11.6 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 71.5 | 17.5 | 8.1 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 76.7 | 14.5 | 5.8 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 80.4 | 12.5 | 5.4 | 1.8 |
| May | 81.2 | 13.1 | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 85.2 | 10.6 | 3.3 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 89.2 | 7.3 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 86.5 | 9.0 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 79.4 | 13.2 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 71.7 | 20.4 | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 57.9 | 29.6 | 9.6 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 52.6 | 26.4 | 15.3 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 6.6 kt |
| Mar | 7.2 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 5.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.5 kt |
| Oct | 7.1 kt |
| Nov | 7.3 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.
KBDE weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBDE?+
KBDE has 4 runways — 12, 13W, 30, 31W; the longest is 6,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBDE report its own weather?+
Yes — Baudette International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBDE have a TAF?+
No — KBDE does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KINL, about 49 nm away.
Does KBDE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBDE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBDE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Baudette International Airport (KBDE)
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