Decatur County Industrial Air Park (KBGE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Decatur County Industrial Air Park in Bainbridge, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Decatur County Industrial Air Park (KBGE) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Bainbridge, GA at 141 ft. KBGE reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 10 runways (05L, 05R, 09, 09R) — longest 5,502 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 121.125. Track KBGE 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 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 37°C (99°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBGE 291935Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 37/24 A2982 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW THRU E T03730237
What changed at KBGE?
Since the 1915Z (3:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
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Current pilot readout for KBGE
KBGE is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,950 ft (field elevation 141 ft). KBGE does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KTLH, about 37 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 KBGE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 5,502 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 32 | 5,003 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 09 | 5,502 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 14 | 5,003 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 5 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→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBGE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Decatur County Industrial Air Park in Bainbridge, GA: 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 KBGE 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 KBGE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TLH UA /OV TLH 040010/TM 1906/FL040/TP E145/SK BKN 048
TLH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLH 040010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1906Reported at 19:06 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN 048Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV TLH 030010/TM 1809/FL040/TP B712/SK BKN 047
TLH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLH 030010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1809Reported at 18:09 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN 047Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
VLD UA /OV VLD350010/TM 1722/FL250/TP B350/TB NEG
VLD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VLD350010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1722Reported at 17:22 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ABY UA /OV ABY250020/TM 1622/FL200/TP B712/SK TOP260
ABY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ABY250020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1622Reported at 16:22 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP260Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CEW UA /OV CEW090010/TM 1604/FL330/TP B738/TB NEG
CEW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CEW090010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1604Reported at 16:04 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
GNV UA /OV TAY235035/TM 1529/FL310/TP BCS3/TB NEG
GNV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TAY235035Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1529Reported at 15:29 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CTY UA /OV CTY350050/TM 1452/FL400/TP E55P/TB CONS LGT CHOP
CTY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CTY350050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1452Reported at 14:52 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
LGC UA /OV LGC150030/TM 1424/FL210/TP EA50/SK TOP/IC LGT RIME 170-200/RM ZTLFD 09
LGC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LGC150030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1424Reported at 14:24 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP EA50Aircraft type reporting.SK TOPSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.IC LGT RIME 170-200Icing: light rime 17,000–20,000 ft.RM ZTLFD 09Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBGE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBGE reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 49%
- 32
- 19%
- 14
- 17%
- 09
- 15%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KBGE
- IATA
- BGE
- FAA LID
- BGE
- City
- Bainbridge
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 141 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.9715, -84.6374
- Runways
- 10
- Longest runway
- 5,502 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KTLH
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 44m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBGE reported VFR conditions during about 82.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 283 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 23.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.5 | 12.9 | 6.2 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 74.2 | 13.5 | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 80.3 | 11.7 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 85.7 | 8.5 | 3.7 | 2.1 |
| May | 87.5 | 8.2 | 2.7 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 89.7 | 6.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 88.5 | 7.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Aug | 86.5 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 84.9 | 9.4 | 3.6 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 84.7 | 9.5 | 3.7 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 80.5 | 11.3 | 5.0 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 70.3 | 14.6 | 8.3 | 6.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.6 kt |
| Feb | 5.8 kt |
| Mar | 6.0 kt |
| Apr | 5.8 kt |
| May | 5.3 kt |
| Jun | 4.5 kt |
| Jul | 3.9 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.5 kt |
| Oct | 5.0 kt |
| Nov | 5.0 kt |
| Dec | 5.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBGE weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBGE?+
KBGE has 10 runways — 05L, 05R, 09, 09R, 14, 23L, 23R, 27, 27L, 32; the longest is 5,502 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBGE report its own weather?+
Yes — Decatur County Industrial Air Park has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBGE have a TAF?+
No — KBGE does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KTLH, about 37 nm away.
Does KBGE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBGE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBGE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Decatur County Industrial Air Park (KBGE)
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