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 from the east-southeast (110°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.71 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBOI 130153Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP035 T02890017
What changed at KBOI?
Since the 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.73 → 29.71 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBOI
KBOI is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10L, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,500 ft (field elevation 2,871 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
BOI ATIS INFO Q 0153Z. 09008KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A2971 (TWO NINER SEVEN ONE). VISUAL APCHS IN USE. LNDG AND DEPG RWY 10R. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. RWY 10L CLSD. TWY T2 CLSD. TWY ECHO CLOSED NORTH OF RWY 10R. RWY 10R VASI OTS. BIRD ACTIVITY VICINITY BOI ARPT. PATTERN WORK AND PRACTICE APCHS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. TFR 4/3621 IS IN EFFECT AT 2100Z FOR ALBERTSON STADIUM UNTIL 1 HR AFTER EVENT. CTC FSS FOR DETAILS. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO Q.
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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10LFAV | 10,000 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 10R | 9,763 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 28L | 9,763 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 1 kt right |
| 28R | 10,000 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 1 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 0→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © 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 KBOI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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TWF UA /OV JER270011/TM 2310/FL080/TP C172/TB CONS MOD BLO 080 /ZLC
TWF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JER270011Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2310Reported at 23:10 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD BLO 080 /ZLCTurbulence: continuous moderate blo 080 /zlc.Show raw report
BOI UA /OV BOI210040/TM 2259/FL170/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CHOP BLO 170 /ZLC
BOI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BOI210040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2259Reported at 22:59 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP BLO 170 /ZL…Turbulence: continuous light chop blo 170 /zlc.Show raw report
BOI UA /OV BOI078021/TM 2105/FL110/TP A320/TB MOD 110-170 /RM DURC /ZLC
BOI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BOI078021Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2105Reported at 21:05 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 110-170Turbulence: moderate 11,000–17,000 ft.RM DURC /ZLCRemarks.Show raw report
BOI UA /OV BOI078021/TM 2103/FL110/TP A320/TB MOD /ZLC
BOI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BOI078021Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2103Reported at 21:03 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD /ZLCTurbulence: moderate /zlc.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBOI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBOI reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the E.
- 28L/28R
- 52%
- 10L/10R
- 48%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2336Z (5:36 PM MDT)
TAF KBOI 122336Z 1300/1324 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200 FM130300 15010G17KT P6SM BKN150 FM130900 30012G20KT P6SM SCT100
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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
- 23h 47m
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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 KBOI
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 2610 · 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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