Is KEKY VFR or IFR right now?

KEKY is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KEKY has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 020° at 4 kt, runway 05 gives a 3 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Bessemer Airport have?

Bessemer Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,007 ft (1,831 m). Field elevation is 700 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KEKY?

AWOS 118.825 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KEKY?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:44 UTC and sunset at 23:28 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:53 UTC.

Are there delays at KEKY right now?

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

IFR · Instrument Flight Rules

Bessemer Airport

General Aviation Airport · Bessemer, AL, United States

Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Bessemer Airport. It's 73°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 020° at 4 kt. Cloud ceiling 500 ft.

ICAOKEKYIATA—LOCALEKY

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

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

Elevation700ft213 m

Longest runway6,007ft1,831 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates33.31, -86.9333°18'46.4"N 86°55'33.3"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

19 min ago

73°F23°C · Dew 73°FIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

020° @ 4 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling500 ft AGL
Humidity100%
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Pressure1018.4 hPa
GustsNone

Broken 500′Overcast 900′

METAR observation

Live

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RAWSPECI KEKY 042310Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM -RA BKN005 OVC009 23/23 A3007 RMK AO2 PNO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind020° @ 4 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature73°F / 23°C

Dew point73°F · 100% RH

Altimeter30.07 inHg

Ceiling500 ft AGL

Flight categoryIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

SkyBroken 500′, Overcast 900′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:10Z·Bessemer Arpt, AL, US·19 min ago

Runway winds

05/23

Headwind3 kt

Crosswind2 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind3 kt

Crosswind2 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 23:29 UTC

What is the weather at Bessemer Airport (KEKY) right now?: Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Bessemer Airport. It's 73°F with 100% humidity. Winds from 020° at 4 kt. Cloud ceiling 500 ft. (observed 23:10 UTC)
Is KEKY VFR or IFR right now?: KEKY is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KEKY has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 020° at 4 kt, runway 05 gives a 3 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Bessemer Airport have?: Bessemer Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,007 ft (1,831 m). Field elevation is 700 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KEKY?: AWOS 118.825 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KEKY?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:44 UTC and sunset at 23:28 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:53 UTC.
Are there delays at KEKY right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KEKY.

Runways

1 total

05/23◐ lit

6,007 ft1,831 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS118.825AWOS 3

Clearance123.75BIRMINGHAM CLNC DEL

UNICOM123.00CTAF/UNICOM

Approach124.90BIRMINGHAM 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.