Butler Memorial Airport (KBUM) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, MO, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KLRY) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Butler Memorial Airport (KBUM) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Butler, MO at 892 ft. KBUM has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KLRY, about 19 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 3,999 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. CTAF is 122.9. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KLRY, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLRY, 19.2 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLRY 290335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/23 A2993 RMK AO2
What changed at KLRY (nearest station)?
Since the 0315Z (10:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0315Z report — conditions are holding steady.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when KBUM's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for KBUM
Based on the nearest station (KLRY), KBUM is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,300 ft (field elevation 892 ft). KBUM does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KIXD, about 42 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get KBUM weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KBUM in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KBUM free on TelegramRunway 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 KBUM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 3,999 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 36 | 3,999 ft | ASP | — | — |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KBUM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, MO: 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 KBUM 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 KBUM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
UNO UA /OV SGF110025-KUNO /TM 0002 /FL055 /TP AA1 /TB NEG BLO 055 /RM DURD
UNO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SGF110025-KUNOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0002Reported at 00:02 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 055Turbulence: none reported blo 055.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
MCI UA /OV MCI190020/TM 2352/FL120/TP B737/TB LGT 120-160/RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CW
MCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCI190020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 120-160Turbulence: light 12,000–16,000 ft.RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV SGF-SGF110025 /TM 2315 /FL055 /TP AA1 /WX FV03SM HZ /TB NEG /RM FV PREDOMINANTLY 7SM OCNL 3SM IN HZ
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SGF-SGF110025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2315Reported at 23:15 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.WX FV03SM HZWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM FV PREDOMINANTLY 7SM OCNL…Remarks.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV KFSK-SGF /TM 2300 /FL055 /TP AA1 /TB NEG BLO 055 /RM DURC
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KFSK-SGFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2300Reported at 23:00 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 055Turbulence: none reported blo 055.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBUM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KLRY reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 67%
- 36
- 33%
Get free ATIS alerts for KBUM
We'll message you on Telegram the moment a new METAR changes the picture at KBUM (Butler Memorial Airport) — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your minimums.
Track KBUM on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KBUM
- IATA
- BUM
- FAA LID
- BUM
- City
- Butler
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 892 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.2898, -94.3401
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,999 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KLRY
- TAF
- Nearest KIXD
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 44m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KBUM's live status on your website — free →
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
KBUM weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBUM?+
KBUM has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 3,999 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KBUM come from?+
Butler Memorial Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KLRY, about 19 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KBUM can differ.
Does KBUM have a TAF?+
No — KBUM does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KIXD, about 42 nm away.
Does KBUM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBUM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBUM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Butler Memorial Airport (KBUM)
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 Butler Memorial Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KBUM yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment KBUM drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit