Monroe County Airport (KBMG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Monroe County Airport in Bloomington, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Monroe County Airport (KBMG) is a regional airport serving Bloomington, IN at 846 ft. KBMG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 17, 24, 35), longest 6,500 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 KBMG 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBMG 130953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/19 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP137 T01890189 PNO $
What changed at KBMG?
Since the 0853Z (4:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.94 → 29.96 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBMG
KBMG is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 846 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 KBMG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 3,798 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 17 | 6,500 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 24 | 3,798 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 35 | 6,500 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling 12,000 ft → unlimited.
KBMG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Monroe County Airport in Bloomington, IN: 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 KBMG 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 KBMG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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CVG UA /OV 10 N CVG/TM 1020/FL040/TP B763/SK FV10
CVG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 10 N CVGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1020Reported at 10:20 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK FV10Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
IMS UA /OV GVR/TM 0518/FL360/TP A321/TB CONS MOD
IMS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GVRLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0518Reported at 05:18 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.Show raw report
SDF UA /OV IIU/TM 0450/FL310/TP B77W/TB CONS LGT-MOD
SDF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IIULocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0450Reported at 04:50 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP B77WAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MODTurbulence: continuous light to moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBMG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBMG reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 56 observations, with 33 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 24
- 38%
- 17
- 27%
- 06
- 21%
- 35
- 14%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KBMG 130520Z 1306/1406 00000KT 2SM BR FEW250 TEMPO 1308/1312 1/4SM FG VV001 FM131300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100 FM131900 33011G17KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 FM140000 02006KT P6SM BKN080
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBMG
- IATA
- BMG
- FAA LID
- BMG
- City
- Bloomington
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 846 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.1460, -86.6167
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 110.2 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.775 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Next sunset
- 13h 35m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Monroe County RC Club - Fairgrounds , Bloomington, IN · 1 mi
- Krippled Chick'n RC 1 , Bloomington, IN · 4 mi
- Krippled Chick'n - Thomas Rd , Bloomington, IN · 4 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KBMG
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBMG reported VFR conditions during about 77.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 252 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.5 kt, calm 22.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.3 | 26.3 | 10.6 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 65.7 | 20.9 | 8.8 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 74.3 | 16.0 | 6.9 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 81.0 | 11.9 | 5.1 | 1.9 |
| May | 82.1 | 10.8 | 4.9 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 86.3 | 8.3 | 3.8 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 83.1 | 10.1 | 4.3 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 84.3 | 8.9 | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 81.5 | 10.1 | 5.5 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 80.5 | 10.4 | 6.1 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 74.5 | 15.1 | 7.3 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 56.1 | 26.2 | 11.5 | 6.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8 kt |
| Feb | 6.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 6.8 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.8 kt |
| Jul | 3.8 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 5.1 kt |
| Nov | 5.8 kt |
| Dec | 6.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBMG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Monroe County Airport in Bloomington, IN 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 ↗
KBMG weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBMG?+
KBMG has 4 runways: 06, 17, 24, 35; the longest is 6,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBMG report its own weather?+
Yes. Monroe County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBMG have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBMG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBMG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBMG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBMG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Monroe County Airport (KBMG) 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 Monroe County Airport (KBMG)
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 Monroe County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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