Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in Baton Rouge, LA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR) is a regional airport serving Baton Rouge, LA at 70 ft. KBTR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04L, 04R, 13, 22L) — longest 7,500 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 KBTR 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 southwest (220°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBTR 290353Z 22008KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02890244 $
What changed at KBTR?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind picked up to 8 kt from calm.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.86 → 29.88 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBTR
KBTR is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 70 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 KBTR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22LFAV | 3,799 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 0 kt |
| 22R | 7,500 ft | CON | 8 kt head | 0 kt |
| 13 | 7,005 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 31 | 7,005 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 04L | 7,500 ft | CON | 8 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 04R | 3,799 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBTR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in Baton Rouge, LA: 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 KBTR 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 KBTR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBTR reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,900 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22L/22R
- 43%
- 31
- 30%
- 13
- 15%
- 04L/04R
- 12%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KBTR 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM290900 27005KT P6SM FEW060 FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBTR
- IATA
- BTR
- FAA LID
- BTR
- City
- Baton Rouge
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 70 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.5332, -91.1496
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.2 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.45 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 20m
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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
9 airports+3 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.
- Red Stick Radio Control Flying Club - River Rd — Baton Rouge, LA · 11 mi
- Baton Rouge Bi-Liners MAA - Doyles Bayou Park — Zachary, LA · 11 mi
- Baton Rouge RC Club Inc - Kissner Field — Port Allen, LA · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBTR reported VFR conditions during about 79.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 263 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.3 kt, calm 20.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.1 | 15.2 | 8.4 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 66.7 | 20.3 | 8.8 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 74.4 | 17.3 | 5.5 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 76.6 | 16.7 | 4.7 | 2.0 |
| May | 83.4 | 13.1 | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 89.0 | 8.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 88.9 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 89.0 | 8.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Sep | 87.1 | 8.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 83.8 | 9.7 | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 78.6 | 11.6 | 6.2 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 66.2 | 16.9 | 9.8 | 7.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.0 kt |
| Feb | 6.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.5 kt |
| Apr | 6.5 kt |
| May | 5.6 kt |
| Jun | 4.9 kt |
| Jul | 4.3 kt |
| Aug | 4.2 kt |
| Sep | 4.1 kt |
| Oct | 4.5 kt |
| Nov | 5.0 kt |
| Dec | 5.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBTR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport in Baton Rouge, LA 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 ↗
KBTR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBTR?+
KBTR has 6 runways — 04L, 04R, 13, 22L, 22R, 31; the longest is 7,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBTR report its own weather?+
Yes — Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBTR have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBTR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBTR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBTR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBTR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR) 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 Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR)
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