Hutchinson County Airport (KBGD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hutchinson County Airport in Borger, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hutchinson County Airport (KBGD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Borger, TX at 3,055 ft. KBGD reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 17, 21, 35) — longest 6,299 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.325. Track KBGD 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 south-southeast (150°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 33°C (91°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBGD 290351Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 33/10 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP070 T03280100
Current pilot readout for KBGD
KBGD is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,950 ft (field elevation 3,055 ft). KBGD does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KAMA, about 33 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 KBGD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 6,299 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 21 | 3,897 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 9 kt left |
| 03 | 3,897 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 9 kt right |
| 35 | 6,299 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 5 kt right |
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KBGD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hutchinson County Airport in Borger, TX: 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 KBGD 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 KBGD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
- 17
- 73%
- 21
- 18%
- 03
- 8%
- 35
- 1%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KBGD
- IATA
- BGD
- FAA LID
- BGD
- City
- Borger
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,055 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.7009, -101.3940
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,299 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KAMA
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 55m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 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.
- Pampa Radio Operated Plane Society (PROPS) - Swaney Field — Pampa, TX · 28 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBGD reported VFR conditions during about 90.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 319 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.9 kt, calm 5.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.8 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 84.5 | 9.0 | 4.1 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 88.2 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 88.6 | 7.5 | 2.7 | 1.1 |
| May | 88.4 | 7.5 | 2.9 | 1.2 |
| Jun | 94.9 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 96.5 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 95.0 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 91.8 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 1.0 |
| Oct | 89.9 | 6.5 | 2.3 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 90.3 | 6.0 | 2.5 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 86.4 | 7.8 | 3.6 | 2.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.4 kt |
| Feb | 9.0 kt |
| Mar | 9.7 kt |
| Apr | 10.7 kt |
| May | 9.6 kt |
| Jun | 9.8 kt |
| Jul | 8.4 kt |
| Aug | 8.0 kt |
| Sep | 8.4 kt |
| Oct | 8.6 kt |
| Nov | 8.6 kt |
| Dec | 8.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBGD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBGD?+
KBGD has 4 runways — 03, 17, 21, 35; the longest is 6,299 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBGD report its own weather?+
Yes — Hutchinson County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBGD have a TAF?+
No — KBGD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAMA, about 33 nm away.
Does KBGD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBGD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBGD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Hutchinson County Airport (KBGD)
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