Bolivar Municipal Airport (KM17) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Bolivar Municipal Airport in Bolivar, MO, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSGF) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Bolivar Municipal Airport (KM17) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Bolivar, MO at 1,092 ft. KM17 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSGF, about 21 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 4,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSGF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSGF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSGF, 21.2 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (060°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.
METAR KSGF 290552Z 06006KT 10SM OVC100 26/23 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02610233 10294 20256 403280244 50005
What changed at KSGF (nearest station)?
Since the 0452Z (11:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 10,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KM17
Based on the nearest station (KSGF), KM17 is currently VFR with winds from 060° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 10,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,700 ft (field elevation 1,092 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 KM17. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 4,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 18 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 5 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 10,000 ft.
KM17 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bolivar Municipal Airport in Bolivar, 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 KM17 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 KM17
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSGF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
- 18
- 65%
- 36
- 35%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KSGF 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB05KT P6SM SCT220 FM291400 12008KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 2920/2924 4SM TSRA BR BKN180CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- M17
- City
- Bolivar
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,092 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.5961, -93.3477
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSGF
- TAF
- Nearest KSGF
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 42m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Bolivar Sport Flyers - 127th Rd — Bolivar, MO · 4 mi
- Springfield RC Flying Club, Hwy KK East — Fair Grove, MO · 19 mi
KM17 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KM17?+
KM17 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 4,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KM17 come from?+
Bolivar Municipal Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSGF, about 21 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KM17 can differ.
Does KM17 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSGF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KM17 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KM17 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KM17 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bolivar Municipal Airport (KM17)
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