Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (KBIH) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Eastern Sierra Regional Airport in Bishop, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (KBIH) is a regional airport serving Bishop, CA at 4,124 ft. KBIH reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (08, 12, 17, 26) — longest 7,498 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 KBIH 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 southeast (140°) at 17 kt, gusting 24 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 36°C (96°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBIH 290156Z AUTO 14017G24KT 10SM CLR 36/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND 14027/0107 SLP047 T03561033
Current pilot readout for KBIH
KBIH is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 17 knots gusting 24, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 13 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,700 ft (field elevation 4,124 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KBIH. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 7,498 ft | ASP | 17 kt head | 1 kt right (g2) |
| 17 | 5,600 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 11 kt left (g16) |
| 08 | 5,567 ft | ASP | 11 kt head | 13 kt right (g18) |
| 26 | 5,567 ft | ASP | 11 kt tail | 13 kt left (g18) |
| 35 | 5,600 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 11 kt right (g16) |
| 30 | 7,498 ft | ASP | 17 kt tail | 1 kt left (g2) |
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KBIH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Eastern Sierra Regional Airport in Bishop, CA: 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 KBIH 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 KBIH
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MMH UA /OV MMH340055/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
MMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
TPH UA /OV MMH340005/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
TPH UA /OV MVA258045/TM 2256/FL200/TP B350/TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MVA258045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2256Reported at 22:56 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200Turbulence: light to moderate chop 14,000–20,000 ft.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
NID UA /OV O26180007 /TM 2217 /FL095 /TP C172 /TB NEG /RM SMOOTH
NID UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV O26180007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2217Reported at 22:17 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBIH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
- 12
- 39%
- 30
- 22%
- 17
- 20%
- 26
- 11%
- 35
- 8%
- 08
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KBIH 282320Z 2900/2924 16010G18KT P6SM FEW200 FM290500 34006KT P6SM FEW200 FM291300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW200 FM291900 16009G16KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KBIH
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KBIH.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBIH
- IATA
- BIH
- FAA LID
- BIH
- City
- Bishop
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,124 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.3731, -118.3640
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,498 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 59m
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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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3 airports50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBIH reported VFR conditions during about 98.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 352 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.9 kt, calm 11.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Feb | 97.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Mar | 99.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.5 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 97.4 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 98.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 98.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Dec | 96.7 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.4 kt |
| May | 7.8 kt |
| Jun | 7.2 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 6.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.5 kt |
| Oct | 6.5 kt |
| Nov | 6.0 kt |
| Dec | 5.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBIH airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Eastern Sierra Regional Airport in Bishop, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KBIH weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBIH?+
KBIH has 6 runways — 08, 12, 17, 26, 30, 35; the longest is 7,498 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBIH report its own weather?+
Yes — Eastern Sierra Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBIH have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBIH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBIH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBIH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBIH airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (KBIH) 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 Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (KBIH)
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