Is KBOW VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KBOW has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 090° at 5 kt, runway 05 gives a 4 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Bartow Executive Airport have?

Bartow Executive Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 5,001 ft (1,524 m). Field elevation is 125 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KBOW?

AWOS 123.775 MHz, Tower 121.20 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KBOW?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:21 UTC and sunset at 23:09 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:33 UTC.

Are there delays at KBOW right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Bartow Executive Airport

General Aviation Airport · Bartow, FL, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Bartow Executive Airport. It's 79°F with 94% humidity. Winds from 090° at 5 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKBOWIATABOWLOCALBOW

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

Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation125ft38 m

Longest runway5,001ft1,524 m

Runways32 lighted

Coordinates27.94, -81.7827°56'36.2"N 81°47'00.2"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

6 min ago

79°F26°C · Dew 77°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

090° @ 5 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity94%
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Pressure1016.7 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KBOW 042315Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 26/25 A3002 RMK AO2 PWINO

Decoded — plain language

Wind090° @ 5 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature79°F / 26°C

Dew point77°F · 94% RH

Altimeter30.02 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:15Z·Bartow Muni, FL, US·6 min ago

Runway winds

05/23

Headwind4 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind4 kt

Crosswind3 kt from L

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 23:21 UTC

What is the weather at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Bartow Executive Airport. It's 79°F with 94% humidity. Winds from 090° at 5 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 23:15 UTC)
Is KBOW VFR or IFR right now?: KBOW is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KBOW has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 090° at 5 kt, runway 05 gives a 4 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Bartow Executive Airport have?: Bartow Executive Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 5,001 ft (1,524 m). Field elevation is 125 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KBOW?: AWOS 123.775 MHz, Tower 121.20 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KBOW?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:21 UTC and sunset at 23:09 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:33 UTC.
Are there delays at KBOW right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KBOW.

Runways

3 total

05/23◐ lit

5,001 ft1,524 × 100 ft · Asphalt

09L/27R◐ lit

5,000 ft1,524 × 150 ft · Asphalt

09R/27L

4,416 ft1,346 × 150 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

6 listed

AWOS123.775AWOS 3

Ground121.90

Tower121.20

CTAF121.20

UNICOM122.95UNICOM

Approach120.65TAMPA 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.