Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in Burlington, VT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV) is a regional airport serving Burlington, VT at 335 ft. KBTV reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 15, 19, 33), longest 8,319 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 KBTV 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 south (190°) at 12 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, broken clouds at 4,800 ft, overcast at 6,000 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,800 ft.
METAR KBTV 130854Z AUTO 19012G19KT 7SM -RA BKN048 OVC060 17/17 A2991 RMK AO2 RAB07 SLP128 P0007 60008 T01720167 56014
What changed at KBTV?
Since the 0754Z (3:54 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Rain began (-RA).
- Visibility moved from 10 SM to 7 SM.
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Current pilot readout for KBTV
KBTV is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 12 knots gusting 19, visibility 7 statute miles, and a 4,800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 700 ft (field elevation 335 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 KBTV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 4,112 ft | ASP | 11 kt head | 4 kt right (g6) |
| 15 | 8,319 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 10 kt right (g16) |
| 33 | 8,319 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 10 kt left (g16) |
| 01 | 4,112 ft | ASP | 11 kt tail | 4 kt left (g6) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,800 ft.
KBTV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in Burlington, VT: 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 KBTV 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 KBTV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BTV UUA /OV BTV/TM 0426/FL010/TP CRJ9/RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO SURFACE
BTV UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0426Reported at 04:26 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 15KT 1000FT TO S…Remarks.Show raw report
BTV UA /OV BTV/TM 0401/FL060/TP CRJ9/SK BASE 060/IC LGT RIME
BTV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0401Reported at 04:01 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 060Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 0348/FL340/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP/RM FL310-340
LEB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM FL310-340Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBTV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBTV reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 19
- 54%
- 01
- 28%
- 33
- 12%
- 15
- 6%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0534Z (1:34 AM EDT)
TAF KBTV 130534Z 1306/1406 18013G21KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC045 TEMPO 1306/1309 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM130900 18013G21KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC022 TEMPO 1309/1313 3SM SHRA SCT008 OVC015 FM131300 18012G18KT P6SM OVC020 FM131700 19013G20KT P6SM SCT045
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBTV
- IATA
- BTV
- FAA LID
- BTV
- City
- Burlington
- State
- Vermont
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 335 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.4719, -73.1533
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,319 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 123.8 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 14h 8m
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Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KBTV
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBTV reported VFR conditions during about 83.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 267 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 17.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.6 | 18.5 | 7.6 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 78.4 | 12.2 | 6.4 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 81.3 | 10.8 | 4.9 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 85.9 | 9.8 | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| May | 86.9 | 9.1 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 87.6 | 8.7 | 2.5 | 1.2 |
| Jul | 91.2 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 91.2 | 6.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 88.0 | 8.2 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 84.1 | 10.9 | 3.2 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 80.2 | 13.9 | 3.9 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 69.0 | 19.4 | 8.2 | 3.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 7.6 kt |
| Apr | 7.4 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.0 kt |
| Jul | 5.3 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.5 kt |
| Oct | 6.1 kt |
| Nov | 7.2 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBTV airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport in Burlington, VT 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 ↗
KBTV weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBTV?+
KBTV has 4 runways: 01, 15, 19, 33; the longest is 8,319 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBTV report its own weather?+
Yes. Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBTV have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBTV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBTV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBTV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBTV airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV) 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 Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV)
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 Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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