O85 METAR
Current observed weather at Benton Field (O85 · BZF), Redding, CA, elevation 723 ft. This field has no weather reporting station. · Open on the map
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Benton Field has no weather reporting station, so there is no O85 METAR. The nearest reporting fields are:
| Station | Airport | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KRDD METAR | Redding Municipal Airport | 7 NM on the 127° radial |
| KRBL METAR | Red Bluff Municipal Airport | 26 NM on the 164° radial |
| KCIC METAR | Chico Regional Airport | 53 NM on the 151° radial |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at O85?
Benton Field has no weather reporting station.
How often is the O85 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 O85
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.