Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (KBLV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport in Belleville, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (KBLV) is a regional airport serving Belleville, IL at 459 ft. KBLV reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (14L, 14R, 32L, 32R) — longest 10,000 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 KBLV 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 north (350°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 21,000 ft, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBLV 290155Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM FEW210 28/26 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP099 T02800258 $
What changed at KBLV?
Since the 0055Z (7:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.81 → 29.83 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBLV
KBLV is currently VFR with winds from 350° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,250 ft (field elevation 459 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 KBLV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32LFAV | 8,006 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 32R | 10,000 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 14L | 10,000 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 14R | 8,006 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 3 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 5→5 kt, ceiling 12,000 ft → unlimited.
KBLV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport in Belleville, IL: 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 KBLV 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 KBLV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MWA UA /OV MWA110030/TM 0020/FL220/TP PA46/TA UNKN/IC LGT RIME/RM ZKC/FDC/CW
MWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MWA110030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0020Reported at 00:20 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP PA46Aircraft type reporting.TA UNKNOutside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
FYG UA /OV FTZ166015 /TM 2223 /FL025 /TP P28A /SK OVC030 /WX FV10SM /TB NEG
FYG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FTZ166015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2223Reported at 22:23 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK OVC030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CMI UA /OV DEC/TM 2025/FL025/TP C700/SK OVC025 TOP027/RM DURC
CMI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DECLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2025Reported at 20:25 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC025 TOP027Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBLV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBLV reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 12,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 32L/32R
- 63%
- 14L/14R
- 37%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0000Z (7:00 PM CDT)
TAF KBLV 290000Z 2900/3006 03009KT 9999 SCT200 QNH297987INS BECMG 2911/2912 07006KT 9999 SKC QNH2984INS TX30/2920Z TN20/2911Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBLV
- IATA
- BLV
- FAA LID
- BLV
- City
- Belleville
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 459 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.5452, -89.8352
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 7m
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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
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Belleville RC Flyers 1 — Belleville, IL · 4 mi
- Belleville RC Flyers - Rentchler Rd — Belleville, IL · 4 mi
- Midwest Air Wing R/C Club - Bruns Rd — Pontoon Beach, IL · 16 mi
KBLV airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport in Belleville, IL 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBLV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBLV?+
KBLV has 4 runways — 14L, 14R, 32L, 32R; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBLV report its own weather?+
Yes — Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBLV have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBLV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBLV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBLV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBLV airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (KBLV) 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 Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (KBLV)
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 Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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