Beech Factory Airport (KBEC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Beech Factory Airport in Wichita, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Beech Factory Airport (KBEC) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Wichita, KS at 1,408 ft. KBEC reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 8,001 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 KBEC 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 east-southeast (120°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBEC 290155Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 31/21 A2985 RMK AO2 T03070208
What changed at KBEC?
Since the 0135Z (8:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBEC
KBEC is currently VFR with winds from 120° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,700 ft (field elevation 1,408 ft). KBEC does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KIAB, about 5 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 KBEC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 8,001 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 01 | 8,001 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 8 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 8→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBEC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Beech Factory Airport in Wichita, KS: 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 KBEC 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 KBEC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBEC reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 12,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 65%
- 01
- 35%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KBEC
- IATA
- BEC
- FAA LID
- BEC
- City
- Wichita
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,408 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.6945, -97.2150
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KIAB
- CTAF
- 122.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 41m
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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
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Wichihawks - Plainview Park — Wichita, KS · 5 mi
- SAM 56 Wichita Historical Aircraft - Indianola Rd — Augusta, KS · 9 mi
- Derby Radio Control Club - Clarks Acres RC Field — Rose Hill, KS · 11 mi
KBEC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Beech Factory Airport in Wichita, KS 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 ↗
KBEC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBEC?+
KBEC has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 8,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBEC report its own weather?+
Yes — Beech Factory Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBEC have a TAF?+
No — KBEC does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KIAB, about 5 nm away.
Does KBEC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBEC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBEC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBEC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Beech Factory Airport (KBEC) 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 Beech Factory Airport (KBEC)
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