Is KBAM VFR or IFR right now?

KBAM is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

How many runways does Battle Mountain Airport have?

Battle Mountain Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,300 ft (2,225 m). Field elevation is 4,532 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KBAM?

AWOS 119.45 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KBAM?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:47 UTC and sunset at 01:24 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:52 UTC.

Are there delays at KBAM right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Battle Mountain Airport

General Aviation Airport · Battle Mountain, NV, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Battle Mountain Airport. It's 91°F with 9% humidity. Winds from 310° at 3 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKBAMIATABAMLOCALBAM

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

Local · UTC-8--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation4,532ft1,381 m

Longest runway7,300ft2,225 m

Runways22 lighted

Coordinates40.6, -116.8740°35'56.4"N 116°52'26.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

24 min ago

91°F33°C · Dew 25°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

310° @ 3 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity9%
Altimeter30.16 inHg
Pressure1021.4 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KBAM 042255Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 33/M04 A3016 RMK AO1

Decoded — plain language

Wind310° @ 3 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature91°F / 33°C

Dew point25°F · 9% RH

Altimeter30.16 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:55Z·Battle Mountain Arpt, NV, US·24 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Sun 21:00Z
VFRWind060° @ 4 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
FromSun 21:00Zuntil Mon 04:00Z
VFRWind240° @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
Now
FromMon 04:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
VFRWind050° @ 3 ktVis6+ smSkyClear

RAW

TAF KBAM 041720Z 0418/0518 06004KT P6SM SKC
  FM042100 24006KT P6SM SKC
  FM050400 05003KT P6SM SKC

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:20Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

04/22

Headwind0 kt

Crosswind3 kt from L

Headwind0 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:19 UTC

What is the weather at Battle Mountain Airport (KBAM) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Battle Mountain Airport. It's 91°F with 9% humidity. Winds from 310° at 3 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:55 UTC)
Is KBAM VFR or IFR right now?: KBAM is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
How many runways does Battle Mountain Airport have?: Battle Mountain Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,300 ft (2,225 m). Field elevation is 4,532 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KBAM?: AWOS 119.45 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KBAM?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:47 UTC and sunset at 01:24 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:52 UTC.
Are there delays at KBAM right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KBAM.

Runways

2 total

04/22◐ lit

7,300 ft2,225 × 150 ft · Asphalt

13/31◐ lit

7,299 ft2,225 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS119.45AWOS THREE

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Radio / FSS122.60RENO RDO

Center132.25SALT LAKE CNTR

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