Is K1R8 VFR or IFR right now?

K1R8 is currently reporting LIFR (Low IFR), based on the latest METAR.

How many runways does Bay Minette Municipal Airport have?

Bay Minette Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 248 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at K1R8?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:46 UTC and sunset at 23:32 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:57 UTC.

Are there delays at K1R8 right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at K1R8.

LIFR · Low IFR

Bay Minette Municipal Airport

General Aviation Airport · Bay Minette, AL, United States

Low instrument conditions — very poor visibility or ceiling at Bay Minette Municipal Airport. It's 75°F with 94% humidity. Winds are variable at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 400 ft.

ICAOK1R8IATA—LOCAL1R8

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation248ft76 m

Longest runway5,500ft1,676 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates30.87, -87.8230°52'13.2"N 87°49'09.5"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

10 min ago

75°F24°C · Dew 73°FLIFR — Low IFR

Variable @ 3 kt

Visibility4 sm
Ceiling400 ft AGL
Humidity94%
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Pressure1015.3 hPa
GustsNone

Broken 400′Broken 3,300′

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR K1R8 042215Z AUTO VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN004 BKN033 24/23 A2998 RMK AO2

Decoded — plain language

WindVariable @ 3 kt

Visibility4 sm

Temperature75°F / 24°C

Dew point73°F · 94% RH

Altimeter29.98 inHg

Ceiling400 ft AGL

Flight categoryLIFR — Low IFR

SkyBroken 400′, Broken 3,300′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:15Z·Bay Minette Muni, AL, US·10 min ago

Quick answers

Updated 22:25 UTC

What is the weather at Bay Minette Municipal Airport (K1R8) right now?: Low instrument conditions — very poor visibility or ceiling at Bay Minette Municipal Airport. It's 75°F with 94% humidity. Winds are variable at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 400 ft. (observed 22:15 UTC)
Is K1R8 VFR or IFR right now?: K1R8 is currently reporting LIFR (Low IFR), based on the latest METAR.
How many runways does Bay Minette Municipal Airport have?: Bay Minette Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 248 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at K1R8?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:46 UTC and sunset at 23:32 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:57 UTC.
Are there delays at K1R8 right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at K1R8.

Runways

1 total

08/26◐ lit

5,500 ft1,676 × 79 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

2 listed

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach118.50MOBILE APP/DEP

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.