King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for King County International Airport - Boeing Field in Seattle, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) is a regional airport serving Seattle, WA at 21 ft. KBFI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (14L, 14R, 32L, 32R) — longest 10,007 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 KBFI 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 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,000 ft, broken clouds at 7,500 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,500 ft.
METAR KBFI 290153Z 29007KT 10SM FEW040 BKN075 23/13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP167 T02280128
What changed at KBFI?
Since the 0053Z (5:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind swung from 170° to 290° — a 120° shift that can change the favored runway.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.04 → 30.02 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBFI
KBFI is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 850 ft (field elevation 21 ft). KBFI does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBFI, about 0 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 KBFI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32LFAV | 10,007 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 32R | 3,709 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 14L | 3,709 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 14R | 10,007 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,500 ft.
KBFI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around King County International Airport - Boeing Field in Seattle, WA: 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 KBFI 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 KBFI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBFI reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14L/14R
- 54%
- 32L/32R
- 46%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBFI
- IATA
- BFI
- FAA LID
- BFI
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.5270, -122.2999
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,007 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBFI
- ATIS
- 127.75 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 43m
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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.
- The Museum of Flight — Seattle, WA · 1 mi
- Lake Sawyer Hawks - Lake Washington Blvd — Seattle, WA · 3 mi
- Vashon Island Modelers 1 — Seattle, WA · 4 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBFI reported VFR conditions during about 74.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 236 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.5 kt, calm 25.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.1 | 26.9 | 6.6 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 67.6 | 26.5 | 4.2 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 76.0 | 21.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| Apr | 80.1 | 18.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 80.5 | 17.8 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 81.1 | 17.3 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 85.1 | 13.2 | 1.7 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 82.7 | 15.3 | 1.9 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 79.6 | 15.9 | 4.1 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 73.1 | 19.5 | 4.7 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 69.0 | 24.2 | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 62.5 | 27.6 | 6.5 | 3.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.5 kt |
| Feb | 4.8 kt |
| Mar | 5.2 kt |
| Apr | 5.1 kt |
| May | 4.5 kt |
| Jun | 4.5 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 4.1 kt |
| Nov | 4.7 kt |
| Dec | 4.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBFI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for King County International Airport - Boeing Field in Seattle, WA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KBFI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBFI?+
KBFI has 4 runways — 14L, 14R, 32L, 32R; the longest is 10,007 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBFI report its own weather?+
Yes — King County International Airport - Boeing Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBFI have a TAF?+
No — KBFI does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBFI, about 0 nm away.
Does KBFI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBFI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBFI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBFI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) 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 King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for King County International Airport - Boeing Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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