Manistee County Blacker Airport (KMBL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Manistee County Blacker Airport in Manistee, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Manistee County Blacker Airport (KMBL) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Manistee, MI at 621 ft. KMBL 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, 10, 19, 28) — longest 5,501 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 KMBL 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 northwest (320°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMBL 291856Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02560144 $
What changed at KMBL?
Since the 1756Z (1:56 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1756Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMBL
KMBL is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 621 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 KMBL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 2,721 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 28 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 10 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 19 | 2,721 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 7 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 12→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMBL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Manistee County Blacker Airport in Manistee, MI: 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 KMBL 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 KMBL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 1911/FL050/TP SR22/TB LGT-MOD
MKG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1911Reported at 19:11 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
BIV UA /OV BIV/TM 1902/FL070/TP SR22/SK BKN070-TOP080/RM RAGGED BASES
BIV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BIVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1902Reported at 19:02 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN070-TOP080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM RAGGED BASESRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMBL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMBL reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 43 observations, with 21 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 28
- 42%
- 01
- 33%
- 19
- 17%
- 10
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (1:20 PM EDT)
TAF KMBL 291720Z 2918/3018 33009KT P6SM FEW250 FM300000 00000KT P6SM FEW250 FM301400 26006KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMBL
- IATA
- MBL
- FAA LID
- MBL
- City
- Manistee
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 621 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.2727, -86.2465
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 111.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Sunset in
- 5h 22m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
5 airports25–50 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.
- Twisted Sticks RC - Chauvez Rd — Ludington, MI · 22 mi
- Benzie Area R/C Club - Thompsonville Airport — Thompsonville, MI · 22 mi
- Benzie Area R/C Club - Frankfort High School — Frankfort, MI · 25 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMBL reported VFR conditions during about 70.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 211 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 16.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.8 | 47.4 | 13.8 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 49.9 | 36.2 | 9.3 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 70.8 | 18.9 | 7.2 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 78.3 | 13.0 | 5.3 | 3.4 |
| May | 83.0 | 10.8 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 80.8 | 9.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 81.8 | 10.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 79.1 | 12.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| Sep | 78.5 | 13.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 73.6 | 18.6 | 5.0 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 64.2 | 26.8 | 6.4 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 37.6 | 45.8 | 11.9 | 4.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.1 kt |
| Apr | 7.5 kt |
| May | 6.3 kt |
| Jun | 5.4 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.9 kt |
| Sep | 5.3 kt |
| Oct | 6.4 kt |
| Nov | 7.4 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMBL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Manistee County Blacker Airport in Manistee, MI 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 ↗
KMBL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMBL?+
KMBL has 4 runways — 01, 10, 19, 28; the longest is 5,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMBL report its own weather?+
Yes — Manistee County Blacker Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMBL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMBL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMBL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMBL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMBL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Manistee County Blacker Airport (KMBL) 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 Manistee County Blacker Airport (KMBL)
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 Manistee County Blacker Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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