Bolton Field (KTZR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bolton Field in Columbus, OH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bolton Field (KTZR) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Columbus, OH at 905 ft. KTZR reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (04, 22), longest 5,500 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 KTZR 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 west-southwest (240°) at 3 kt, visibility 3/4 statute mile, overcast at 400 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 400 ft.
METAR KTZR 130735Z AUTO 24003KT 3/4SM BR OVC004 21/21 A2995 RMK AO2 T02050205
What changed at KTZR?
Since the 0715Z (3:15 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Mist began (BR).
- Fog ended (FG).
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when KTZR's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for KTZR
KTZR is currently LIFR with winds from 240° at 3 knots, visibility 3/4 statute mile, and a 400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 905 ft). KTZR does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLCK, about 11 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 KTZR weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KTZR 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 KTZR 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 KTZR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 5,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 04 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 400 ft.
KTZR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bolton Field in Columbus, OH: 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 KTZR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KTZR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
CVG UA /OV CVG/TM 0423/FL450/TP CL30/TB LGT CHOP
CVG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0423Reported at 04:23 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 0408/FL370/TP B738/TB NEG
ZZV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0408Reported at 04:08 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
IND UA /OV ZZV/TM 0311/FL240/TP CRJ7/TB LGT
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
PKB UA /OV JPU360020/TM 0245/FL180/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZOB
PKB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JPU360020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0245Reported at 02:45 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CATTurbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence.RM ZOBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTZR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTZR reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 53 observations, with 17 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → LIFR
Most recent change: MVFR → LIFR
- 22
- 67%
- 04
- 33%
Get free ATIS alerts for KTZR
We'll message you on Telegram the moment a new METAR changes the picture at KTZR (Bolton Field): flight category, wind, or ceiling past your minimums.
Track KTZR on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KTZR
- FAA LID
- TZR
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 905 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.9012, -83.1369
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLCK
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.925 MHz
- CTAF
- 128.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 34m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KTZR'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
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Hilliard Model Airplane Club - Walker Rd , Hilliard, OH · 7 mi
- Buckeye FPV Racing - Scioto Grove Metro Park , Grove City, OH · 7 mi
- Borror Road , Orient, OH · 8 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KTZR
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTZR reported VFR conditions during about 75.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 214 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.0 kt, calm 18.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.8 | 28.9 | 8.5 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 65.3 | 22.3 | 7.8 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 75.3 | 16.4 | 5.7 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 81.7 | 12.6 | 4.2 | 1.5 |
| May | 82.0 | 11.7 | 4.6 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 84.4 | 10.5 | 3.8 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 82.6 | 12.1 | 3.9 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 83.2 | 11.2 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 82.9 | 10.6 | 4.3 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 79.6 | 12.7 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 75.6 | 16.9 | 4.9 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 58.7 | 28.0 | 8.3 | 5.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.2 kt |
| Feb | 7.1 kt |
| Mar | 7.4 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 6.0 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.4 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.2 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 6.2 kt |
| Dec | 6.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTZR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Bolton Field in Columbus, OH shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KTZR weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KTZR?+
KTZR has 2 runways: 04, 22; the longest is 5,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTZR report its own weather?+
Yes. Bolton Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTZR have a TAF?+
No. KTZR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLCK, about 11 nm away.
Does KTZR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KTZR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTZR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTZR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Bolton Field (KTZR) 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 Bolton Field (KTZR)
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 Bolton Field, 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 KTZR 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 KTZR 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.
No D-ATIS at this airport, showing METAR.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit