Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Skagit Regional Airport in Burlington, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Burlington, WA at 144 ft. KBVS reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 11, 22, 29) — longest 5,480 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 121.125. Track KBVS 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 4,500 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,500 ft.
METAR KBVS 290155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC045 20/14 A3005 RMK A01
What changed at KBVS?
Since the 0135Z (6:35 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KBVS
KBVS is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,500 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 600 ft (field elevation 144 ft). KBVS does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KNUW, about 12 nm away.
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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 KBVS. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 3,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 11 | 5,480 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 22 | 3,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 29 | 5,480 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,500 ft.
KBVS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Skagit Regional Airport in Burlington, WA: 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 KBVS 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 KBVS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BFI UUA /OV BFI315001/TM 0133/FL003/TP BE99/RM LLWS +/- 10KTS
BFI UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0133Reported at 01:33 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KTSRemarks.Show raw report
PAE UA /OV PAE360002/TM 0128/FL030/TP PA28/SK BKN030
PAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PAE360002Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0128Reported at 01:28 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP PA28Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315003/TM 0123/FL010/TP B190/RM LLWS +/- 5-7KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 5-7KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0102/FL020/TP DC9/RM LLWS +/- 3-5KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP DC9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 3-5KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315008/TM 0055/FL020/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0055Reported at 00:55 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0045/FL020/TP C700/RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0045Reported at 00:45 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDE DURDRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315002/TM 0035/FL005/TP FA7X/RM LLWS +/- 5KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315002Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0035Reported at 00:35 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP FA7XAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 5KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315001/TM 0013/FL003/TP LJ35/RM SMOOTH RIDE
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP LJ35Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBVS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBVS reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 22
- 47%
- 29
- 33%
- 11
- 20%
- 04
- 0%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KBVS
- IATA
- MVW
- FAA LID
- BVS
- City
- Burlington
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 144 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.4709, -122.4210
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,480 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KNUW
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 49m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 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.
- Skagit County RC Club - Diamond Rd — Sedro-Woolley, WA · 7 mi
- Fort Nugent Electric Flyers - Fort Nugent Park — Oak Harbor, WA · 18 mi
- Whidbey Island RC Society - Chase Field — Coupeville, WA · 21 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBVS reported VFR conditions during about 71.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 211 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.5 kt, calm 31.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.8 | 30.6 | 4.3 | 7.3 |
| Feb | 65.9 | 26.9 | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 70.3 | 26.0 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 77.4 | 20.1 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| May | 76.2 | 19.5 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 78.4 | 17.8 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 79.7 | 14.3 | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 76.8 | 15.9 | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Sep | 72.7 | 16.2 | 4.8 | 6.3 |
| Oct | 67.2 | 21.6 | 4.4 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 64.5 | 28.7 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 59.8 | 31.4 | 4.0 | 4.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1 kt |
| Feb | 4.9 kt |
| Mar | 5.5 kt |
| Apr | 4.9 kt |
| May | 4.0 kt |
| Jun | 4.0 kt |
| Jul | 3.9 kt |
| Aug | 3.6 kt |
| Sep | 3.6 kt |
| Oct | 4.2 kt |
| Nov | 5.1 kt |
| Dec | 4.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBVS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBVS?+
KBVS has 4 runways — 04, 11, 22, 29; the longest is 5,480 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBVS report its own weather?+
Yes — Skagit Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBVS have a TAF?+
No — KBVS does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNUW, about 12 nm away.
Does KBVS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBVS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBVS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS)
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