Bismarck Municipal Airport (KBIS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bismarck Municipal Airport in Bismarck, ND, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bismarck Municipal Airport (KBIS) is a regional airport serving Bismarck, ND at 1,661 ft. KBIS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 13, 21, 31), longest 8,794 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 KBIS 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 (160°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 30.10 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBIS 130252Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP198 T01220072 51013
What changed at KBIS?
Since the 0152Z (8:52 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KBIS
KBIS is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 1,661 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 KBIS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 8,794 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 21 | 6,600 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 03 | 6,600 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 31 | 8,794 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBIS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bismarck Municipal Airport in Bismarck, ND: 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 KBIS is headed.
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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBIS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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JMS UA /OV JMS270020/TM 0051/FL050/TP P28A/TB NEG
JMS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JMS270020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0051Reported at 00:51 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBIS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBIS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 31
- 30%
- 13
- 30%
- 03
- 27%
- 21
- 13%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KBIS 122320Z 1300/1324 32008KT P6SM SCT060 OVC200 FM130300 VRB02KT P6SM SCT040 OVC200 PROB30 1307/1310 6SM -SHRA OVC030 FM131500 10005KT P6SM SCT200 FM132100 14008KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBIS
- IATA
- BIS
- FAA LID
- BIS
- City
- Bismarck
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,661 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.7727, -100.7469
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,794 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.35 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 46m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KBIS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBIS reported VFR conditions during about 81.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 269 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.9 kt, calm 11.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69.0 | 18.4 | 7.8 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 74.0 | 15.7 | 6.8 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 72.1 | 17.0 | 6.8 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 81.0 | 12.2 | 5.0 | 1.8 |
| May | 85.2 | 11.2 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 91.1 | 6.5 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 94.0 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 90.1 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Sep | 87.6 | 8.8 | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 82.2 | 13.3 | 3.2 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 76.6 | 15.6 | 4.9 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 68.1 | 17.0 | 9.8 | 5.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.6 kt |
| Mar | 8.6 kt |
| Apr | 9.5 kt |
| May | 8.8 kt |
| Jun | 8.0 kt |
| Jul | 7.1 kt |
| Aug | 7.0 kt |
| Sep | 7.5 kt |
| Oct | 8.2 kt |
| Nov | 7.6 kt |
| Dec | 7.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBIS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Bismarck Municipal Airport in Bismarck, ND shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KBIS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBIS?+
KBIS has 4 runways: 03, 13, 21, 31; the longest is 8,794 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBIS report its own weather?+
Yes. Bismarck Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBIS have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBIS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBIS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBIS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBIS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Bismarck Municipal Airport (KBIS) 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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (KBIS)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Bismarck Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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