Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (KBTL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field in Battle Creek, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (KBTL) is a regional airport serving Battle Creek, MI at 952 ft. KBTL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (05L, 05R, 09, 13) — longest 10,004 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 KBTL 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 northwest (320°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBTL 290353Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP092 T02110172 PWINO $
What changed at KBTL?
Since the 0253Z (10:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBTL
KBTL is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05L, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 952 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 KBTL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 4,837 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 05L | 10,004 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 05R | 4,100 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 23L | 4,100 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 23R | 10,004 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 13 | 4,837 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 17 h: wind 6→6 kt, ceiling 500 ft → unlimited.
KBTL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field in Battle Creek, MI: 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 KBTL 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 KBTL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TOL UA /OV TOL250020/TM 0348/FL036/TP P82A/SK SCT036
TOL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOL250020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL036Altitude: 3,600 ft MSL.TP P82AAircraft type reporting.SK SCT036Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 0218/FL240/TP C56X/TB NEG
MKG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0218Reported at 02:18 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0208/FL320/TP B739/TB CONS LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
ASW UA /OV OLK/TM 0208/FL350/TP B738/TB NEG
ASW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0204/FL280/TP B38M/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0126/FL250/TP E75L/TB NEG
GSH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2321/FL030/TP CL35/SK B033
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK B033Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2251/FLDURD/TP E175/WX MVFR NO CLEAR BASE OR TOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2251Reported at 22:51 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E175Aircraft type reporting.WX MVFR NO CLEAR BASE OR TOPWeather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBTL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBTL reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 23 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23L/23R
- 39%
- 31
- 30%
- 05L/05R
- 26%
- 13
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KBTL 282320Z 2900/2924 34008KT P6SM FEW040 FM290300 36006KT P6SM SKC FM291600 36010KT P6SM SCT050 AMD NOT SKED 2903/2911
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBTL
- IATA
- BTL
- FAA LID
- BTL
- City
- Battle Creek
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 952 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.3073, -85.2515
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 10,004 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.325 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 21h 8m
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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
7 airports+1 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.
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBTL reported VFR conditions during about 73.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 225 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.4 kt, calm 10.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44.8 | 32.4 | 15.7 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 57.1 | 26.4 | 11.7 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 72.1 | 16.6 | 8.1 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 77.9 | 13.6 | 6.5 | 2.0 |
| May | 81.5 | 10.9 | 5.7 | 2.0 |
| Jun | 85.4 | 8.8 | 4.3 | 1.5 |
| Jul | 88.3 | 7.6 | 2.9 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 86.6 | 8.5 | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 81.9 | 10.5 | 4.8 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 77.0 | 14.1 | 6.1 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 68.3 | 21.7 | 7.1 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 46.4 | 33.3 | 13.8 | 6.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.7 kt |
| Feb | 8.6 kt |
| Mar | 8.4 kt |
| Apr | 8.7 kt |
| May | 7.3 kt |
| Jun | 6.6 kt |
| Jul | 5.9 kt |
| Aug | 5.6 kt |
| Sep | 5.8 kt |
| Oct | 7.2 kt |
| Nov | 8.1 kt |
| Dec | 8.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBTL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field in Battle Creek, MI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 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 ↗
KBTL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBTL?+
KBTL has 8 runways — 05L, 05R, 09, 13, 23L, 23R, 27, 31; the longest is 10,004 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBTL report its own weather?+
Yes — Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBTL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBTL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBTL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBTL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBTL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (KBTL) 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 Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (KBTL)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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