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 north-northwest (330°) at 9 kt, gusting 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 4,300 ft, broken clouds at 5,500 ft, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,300 ft.
METAR KTZR 291855Z 33009G15KT 10SM BKN043 BKN055 OVC070 25/16 A2995
What changed at KTZR?
Since the 1750Z (1:50 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Ceiling moved from 7,000 ft to 4,300 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KTZR
KTZR is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 9 knots gusting 15, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,300 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,300 ft (field elevation 905 ft). KTZR does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLCK, about 11 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 5,500 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 8 kt left (g13) |
| 22 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 8 kt right (g13) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 16→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,300 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 © 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 KTZR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MFD UA /OV MFD/TM 1938/FL015/TP P28A/TB LT-MOD TURB/RM LT-MOD TURB ON SHORT FINAL RY05
MFD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MFDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1938Reported at 19:38 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB LT-MOD TURBTurbulence: lt- moderate turb.RM LT-MOD TURB ON SHORT FINA…Remarks.Show raw report
MFD UA /OV MFD/TM 1836/FLDURD/TP C172/TB SMOOTH/RM FINAL RY05
MFD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MFDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1836Reported at 18:36 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.RM FINAL RY05Remarks.Show raw report
PKB UA /OV PKB360010/TM 1810/FL080/TP SR22/SK TOPS 082
PKB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PKB360010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1810Reported at 18:10 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK TOPS 082Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV CMH/TM 1746/FLDURC/TP CL35/SK B050
CMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1746Reported at 17:46 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK B050Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SDF UA /OV FLM/TM 1709/FL250/TP PC12/TB NEG
SDF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1709Reported at 17:09 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV 5 N CVG/TM 1528/FLDURC/TP E75L/SK B032 BKN T045
CVG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5 N CVGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1528Reported at 15:28 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK B032 BKN T045Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MFD UA /OV MFD/TM 1524/FL030/TP C172/TB MED CHOP BELOW 025
MFD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MFDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1524Reported at 15:24 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB MED CHOP BELOW 025Turbulence: med chop below 025.Show raw report
CAK UA /OV CAK/TM 1517/FLDURC/TP SR22/SK B031T050
CAK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1517Reported at 15:17 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK B031T050Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ 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 mostly VFR across 46 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,200 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 62%
- 04
- 38%
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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
- Sunset in
- 4h 54m
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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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Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Bolton Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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