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-southeast (160°) at 4 kt, visibility 4 statute miles, broken clouds at 2,000 ft, overcast at 3,200 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.65 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,000 ft.
METAR KBTV 290354Z 16004KT 4SM RA BR BKN020 OVC032 20/19 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP040 LAST P0007 T02000194
What changed at KBTV?
Since the 0350Z (11:50 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0350Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBTV
KBTV is currently MVFR with winds from 160° at 4 knots, visibility 4 statute miles, and a 2,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 335 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 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 | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 15 | 8,319 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 33 | 8,319 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 01 | 4,112 ft | ASP | 4 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 3→4 kt, ceiling 10,000 ft → 2,000 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 © 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 KBTV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ARP UAL978 4409N 07300W 0342 F350 225/035KT TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL978 4409N 07300W 0342…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
GFL UA /OV GFL/TM 0110/FL330/TP B38M/TB MOD 330-340
GFL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 330-340Turbulence: moderate 33,000–34,000 ft.Show raw report
BTV UA /OV BTV/TM 0103/FL373/TP A332/SK TOP370/TB LGT CAT
BTV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0103Reported at 01:03 UTC.FL373Altitude: 37,300 ft MSL.TP A332Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP370Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CATTurbulence: light clear-air turbulence.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0054/FL360/TP NMRS/TB CONT LGT
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0054Reported at 00:54 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP NMRSAircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGTTurbulence: cont light.Show raw report
RUT UA /OV RUT350010/TM 0050/FL330/TP E75L/SK TOP350
RUT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RUT350010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP350Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SYR UA /OV K09/TM 2342/FL350/TP A333/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
SYR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV K09Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2342Reported at 23:42 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
PTD UA /OV PTD/TM 2341/FL390/TP B38M/TB CONT LGT CHOP
PTD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PTDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2341Reported at 23:41 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGT CHOPTurbulence: cont light chop.Show raw report
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 2338/FL070/TP C208/TB LGT CHOP/RM SMOOTH SE OF KLEB
LEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM SMOOTH SE OF KLEBRemarks.⚠️ 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 29 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 47%
- 33
- 25%
- 01
- 19%
- 15
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0131Z (9:31 PM EDT)
TAF KBTV 290131Z 2902/2924 15006KT P6SM -RA FEW060 OVC120 FM290500 13004KT 5SM -RA BR BKN025 OVC040 FM291200 12006KT 3SM SHRA BR OVC021 PROB30 2912/2917 2SM +RA BR OVC013 FM291700 VRB04KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC015 FM292000 09008KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC025 WS020/16035KT
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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
- 20h 26m
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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
8 airports+2 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.
- Pine Island Aero Modelers 1 — Colchester, VT · 5 mi
- Pine Island Aero Modelers - Pine Island Rd — Colchester, VT · 5 mi
- Green Mountain RC Club - Browns River Rd — Essex, VT · 7 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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)
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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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