Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, OH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL) is a regional airport serving Cleveland, OH at 583 ft. KBKL reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06L, 06R, 24L, 24R), longest 6,604 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 KBKL 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 (170°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBKL 130753Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM FEW020 22/21 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02170206
What changed at KBKL?
Since the 0653Z (2:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0653Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBKL
KBKL is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06L, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 583 ft). KBKL does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCLE, about 10 nm away.
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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 KBKL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24LFAV | 5,197 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 24R | 6,604 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 06L | 6,604 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 06R | 5,197 ft | ASP | 2 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 23 h: wind 10→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBKL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, OH: 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 KBKL 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 KBKL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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DTW UA /OV RWY 22L FINAL/TM 0541/FLDURD/TP A20N/WX FIELD IN SIGHT 15 MILES OUT AND 040
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY 22L FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0541Reported at 05:41 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.WX FIELD IN SIGHT 15 MILES O…Weather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 0408/FL370/TP B738/TB NEG
ZZV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0408Reported at 04:08 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
IND UA /OV ZZV/TM 0311/FL240/TP CRJ7/TB LGT
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBKL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBKL reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24L/24R
- 55%
- 06L/06R
- 45%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBKL
- IATA
- BKL
- FAA LID
- BKL
- City
- Cleveland
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 583 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.5175, -81.6833
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,604 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCLE
- ATIS
- 125.25 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 125.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 32m
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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 at KBKL
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBKL reported VFR conditions during about 77.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 234 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.6 kt, calm 5.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54.8 | 33.2 | 8.9 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 63.9 | 24.7 | 8.3 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 74.5 | 17.2 | 5.2 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 82.0 | 12.2 | 3.8 | 2.0 |
| May | 84.5 | 10.1 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 86.5 | 10.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 88.9 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 89.4 | 9.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 86.1 | 12.2 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 82.9 | 14.9 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 76.1 | 20.4 | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 60.4 | 31.4 | 6.0 | 2.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11.8 kt |
| Feb | 11.1 kt |
| Mar | 10.3 kt |
| Apr | 10.0 kt |
| May | 8.3 kt |
| Jun | 7.8 kt |
| Jul | 7.3 kt |
| Aug | 7.5 kt |
| Sep | 8.1 kt |
| Oct | 10.2 kt |
| Nov | 11.2 kt |
| Dec | 11.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBKL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, OH 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 ↗
KBKL weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBKL?+
KBKL has 4 runways: 06L, 06R, 24L, 24R; the longest is 6,604 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBKL report its own weather?+
Yes. Burke Lakefront Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBKL have a TAF?+
No. KBKL does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCLE, about 10 nm away.
Does KBKL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBKL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBKL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBKL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL) 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 Burke Lakefront Airport (KBKL)
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 Burke Lakefront Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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