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.
Wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBIL 290353Z 11006KT 10SM FEW110 30/08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP075 OCNL LTG CB DSNT W T03000083
Current pilot readout for KBIL
KBIL is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,350 ft (field elevation 3,652 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 KBIL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10LFAV | 10,518 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 0 kt |
| 10R | 3,800 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 0 kt |
| 07 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 25 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 28L | 3,800 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 28R | 10,518 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
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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.
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 KBIL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
- 25
- 39%
- 07
- 37%
- 28L/28R
- 16%
- 10L/10R
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0322Z (9:22 PM MDT)
TAF KBIL 290322Z 2903/2924 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 TEMPO 2904/2905 26015G35KT 6SM -TSRA FEW110CB FM291000 27006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 FM291800 35008KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 2920/2924 VRB20G40KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
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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
- 22h 53m
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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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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
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.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.8 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 1.9 |
| Feb | 84.0 | 7.0 | 5.8 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 85.8 | 6.4 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 86.9 | 7.5 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| May | 89.1 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 96.5 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 98.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 97.2 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 93.3 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Oct | 89.0 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 91.0 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 86.4 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 12.2 kt |
| Feb | 10.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.2 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 8.5 kt |
| Jun | 8.0 kt |
| Jul | 7.4 kt |
| Aug | 7.5 kt |
| Sep | 7.8 kt |
| Oct | 9.2 kt |
| Nov | 10.3 kt |
| Dec | 11.0 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 2608 · 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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