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Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Billings Logan International Airport in Billings, MT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL) is a regional airport serving Billings, MT at 3,652 ft. KBIL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (07, 10L, 10R, 25), longest 10,518 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 KBIL 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.

VFR
Observed 0953Z (3:53 AM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
020° 8 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
30.05"
Temp / Dew
47°F / 8°C
feels like 43°F

Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 8°C (47°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KBIL 130953Z 02008KT 10SM FEW120 SCT250 08/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP166 T00830028

What changed at KBIL?

Since the 0853Z (2:53 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

No significant changes since the 0853Z report, conditions are holding steady.

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Current pilot readout for KBIL

KBIL is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10L, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,550 ft (field elevation 3,652 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.

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Runway wind check

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 KBIL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
07FAV4 kt head7 kt left
10L0 kt head8 kt left
10R0 kt head8 kt left
28L0 kt head8 kt right
28R0 kt head8 kt right
254 kt tail7 kt right

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
0122410Z22Z09Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 48 kt, ceiling 9,500 ftunlimited.

KBIL weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Billings Logan International Airport in Billings, MT: 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 KBIL is headed.

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Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap

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 KBIL

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KBIL reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.

Last 24 hours
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 9/13 kt
Max gust: 21 kt
Lowest ceiling: 5,500 ft
Lowest vis: -
Prevailing wind: NE
Category changes: 0
Last 7 days
VFR 95%MVFR 4%LIFR 1%
Wind avg/max: 9/37 kt
Max gust: 46 kt
Lowest ceiling: 1,200 ft
Lowest vis: 0.75 sm
Prevailing wind: NE
Category changes: 11

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
25
46%
07
28%
28L/28R
20%
10L/10R
6%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)

TAF KBIL 130520Z 1306/1406 05011KT P6SM FEW100 BKN200 FM131700 09011G19KT P6SM FEW120 SCT180 FM140000 29007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type
Regional airport
ICAO
KBIL
IATA
BIL
FAA LID
BIL
City
Billings
State
Montana
Country
United States
Elevation
3,652 ft
Coordinates
45.8089, -108.5412
Runways
6
Longest runway
10,518 ft
Weather reporting
Reports METAR
TAF
Published
ATIS
126.3 MHz
Time zone
America/Denver
Next sunset
15h 12m

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Historical Flying Weather at KBIL

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBIL reported VFR conditions during about 91.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 318 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.3 kt, calm 5.4% of the time.

VFR Score
70
Wind Score
36
Reliability Score
65
National VFR rank
#172 of 1,400
Regional rank
#17
State rank
#5
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
91.2%
MVFR
4.6%
IFR
2.5%
LIFR
2.1%
Est. VFR days/yr
318
Most VFR month
July
Fewest VFR month
February
Median ceiling
9,000 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
5.4%
Median wind
8 kt
Gusty hours
12.5%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.9%
Fog/mist days/yr
78
Thunderstorm days/yr
38
Summer density alt
5,963 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KBIL monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan89.84.43.91.9
Feb84.07.05.83.2
Mar85.86.43.74.1
Apr86.97.53.22.3
May89.16.81.92.1
Jun96.52.50.60.5
Jul98.90.80.10.2
Aug97.22.00.50.4
Sep93.33.81.61.3
Oct89.05.62.43.1
Nov91.03.82.52.7
Dec86.45.54.53.7

Average wind by month

0714JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KBIL average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan12.2 kt
Feb10.7 kt
Mar9.2 kt
Apr9.4 kt
May8.5 kt
Jun8.0 kt
Jul7.4 kt
Aug7.5 kt
Sep7.8 kt
Oct9.2 kt
Nov10.3 kt
Dec11.0 kt

Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.

KBIL airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Billings Logan International Airport in Billings, MT 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗

KBIL weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KBIL?+

KBIL has 6 runways: 07, 10L, 10R, 25, 28L, 28R; the longest is 10,518 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KBIL report its own weather?+

Yes. Billings Logan International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KBIL have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KBIL broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KBIL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBIL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KBIL airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL) 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 Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL)

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