Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (KBOI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field in Boise, ID, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (KBOI) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Boise, ID at 2,871 ft. KBOI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (09, 10L, 10R, 27) — 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 KBOI in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 7 statute miles, overcast at 5,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
METAR KBOI 290453Z 00000KT 7SM FU OVC050 26/08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP075 T02610083
What changed at KBOI?
Since the 0353Z (9:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 5 to 0 kt.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.83 → 29.85 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBOI
KBOI is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 7 statute miles, and a 5,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 5,000 ft (field elevation 2,871 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
BOI ATIS INFO J 0453Z. 00000KT 7SM FU OVC050 26/08 A2985 (TWO NINER EIGHT FIVE). RNAV RWY 10R APCHS IN USE. LNDG AND DEPG RWY 10R. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. RWY 10L CLSD. TWY W CLSD TWY T2 CLSD. TWY G CLSD NORTH OF 28L. BOI TACAN OTS. RNAV Z RWY 28L APPROACH NOT AVAILABLE. PATTERN WORK AND PRACTICE APCHS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO J.
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 KBOI. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L | 10,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 10R | 9,763 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 28L | 9,763 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 28R | 10,000 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 7→0 kt, ceiling 5,000 ft → 5,000 ft.
KBOI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field in Boise, ID: 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 KBOI 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 KBOI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBOI reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 35 observations, with 14 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 28L/28R
- 74%
- 10L/10R
- 26%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KBOI 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB05KT 4SM FU FEW025 FM291900 30010G17KT 4SM FU SCT025 FM300300 13005KT 4SM FU SCT025
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KBOI
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KBOI.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KBOI
- IATA
- BOI
- FAA LID
- BOI
- City
- Boise
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,871 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.5644, -116.2230
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 123.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Next sunset
- 21h 33m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Boise Area RK Society - Kuna Mora Rd — Kuna, ID · 8 mi
- Nampa Model Aviators Inc - Nampa Field — Nampa, ID · 16 mi
- Emmett Valley Flyers - Van Deusen Rd — Emmett, ID · 29 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBOI reported VFR conditions during about 93.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 318 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.3 kt, calm 15.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.2 | 11.3 | 6.6 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 88.8 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 95.1 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Apr | 96.9 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| May | 97.6 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 98.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 99.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 95.3 | 4.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 95.4 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 95.9 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 90.9 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 76.0 | 10.8 | 5.3 | 7.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.6 kt |
| May | 7.1 kt |
| Jun | 6.7 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.8 kt |
| Sep | 5.7 kt |
| Oct | 5.7 kt |
| Nov | 5.8 kt |
| Dec | 5.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBOI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field in Boise, ID 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 ↗
KBOI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBOI?+
KBOI has 6 runways — 09, 10L, 10R, 27, 28L, 28R; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBOI report its own weather?+
Yes — Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBOI have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBOI broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KBOI publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KBOI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (KBOI) 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 Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (KBOI)
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