KBTA METAR
Current observed weather at Blair Executive (BTA · KBTA), Blair, NE, elevation 1,318 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0535Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Blair Executive — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0535Z
MVFRMETAR KBTA 050535Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM OVC017 09/06 A2979 RMK AO2 T00910060
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
2 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: temperature 9.1°C, dew point 6.0°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| T00910060 | Temperature 9.1°C, dew point 6.0°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | MVFR | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM. |
| Wind | 280° at 8 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | 1,700 ft OVC | Lowest OVC layer, 1,700 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Overcast at 1,700 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 9°C (48°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 6°C (43°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 3°C | The margin before the air reaches saturation. |
| Altimeter | 29.79 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0535Z | IFR | 300° at 12-18 kt | 5 SM | 800 ft | 8°C |
| 0655Z | MVFR | 310° at 12-18 kt | 10+ SM | 1,000 ft | 8°C |
| 0755Z | IFR | 290° at 11-19 kt | 4 SM | 800 ft | 7°C |
| 0855Z | MVFR | 290° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 7°C |
| 0955Z | MVFR | 290° at 9-16 kt | 10+ SM | 1,000 ft | 7°C |
| 1055Z | MVFR | 300° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 7°C |
| 1155Z | MVFR | 300° at 8-15 kt | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 7°C |
| 1255Z | MVFR | 280° at 7-15 kt | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 7°C |
| 1355Z | MVFR | 300° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 7°C |
| 1455Z | MVFR | 290° at 10-15 kt | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 7°C |
| 1555Z | MVFR | 260° at 10 kt | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 7°C |
| 1655Z | MVFR | 270° at 10 kt | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 7°C |
| 1755Z | MVFR | 260° at 11-15 kt | 10+ SM | 1,000 ft | 7°C |
| 1855Z | MVFR | 260° at 12-16 kt | 10+ SM | 1,000 ft | 7°C |
| 1955Z | MVFR | 250° at 12-17 kt | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 8°C |
| 2055Z | MVFR | 270° at 10-16 kt | 10+ SM | 1,200 ft | 8°C |
| 2155Z | MVFR | 270° at 9 kt | 10+ SM | 1,400 ft | 8°C |
| 2255Z | MVFR | 250° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 1,900 ft | 8°C |
| 2355Z | MVFR | 270° at 9 kt | 10+ SM | 1,900 ft | 9°C |
| 0055Z | MVFR | 280° at 9-15 kt | 10+ SM | 1,900 ft | 9°C |
| 0155Z | MVFR | 270° at 8-15 kt | 10+ SM | 1,700 ft | 9°C |
| 0255Z | MVFR | 280° at 9 kt | 10+ SM | 1,700 ft | 9°C |
| 0355Z | MVFR | 270° at 8-15 kt | 10+ SM | 1,900 ft | 9°C |
| 0435Z | MVFR | 280° at 9-14 kt | 10+ SM | 1,900 ft | 9°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KBTA?
The 5 Nov 2026 0535Z observation at Blair Executive reads: METAR KBTA 050535Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM OVC017 09/06 A2979 RMK AO2 T00910060 Remarks: Routine station data: temperature 9.1°C, dew point 6.0°C.
Is KBTA VFR right now?
Blair Executive is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
How often is the KBTA METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KBTA
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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