Is KVBT VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KVBT has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 360° at 6 kt, runway 36 gives a 6 kt headwind and 0 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field have?

Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,053 ft (1,540 m). Field elevation is 1,296 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KVBT?

AWOS 134.975 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KVBT?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:14 UTC and sunset at 23:56 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:21 UTC.

Are there delays at KVBT right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field

General Aviation Airport · Bentonville, AR, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field. It's 80°F with 38% humidity. Winds from 360° at 6 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKVBTIATA—LOCALVBT

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

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

Elevation1,296ft395 m

Longest runway5,053ft1,540 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates36.35, -94.2236°20'44.5"N 94°13'09.5"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

32 min ago

80°F26.7°C · Dew 52°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

360° @ 6 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity38%
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Pressure1022.4 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KVBT 042256Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP217 T02670111

Decoded — plain language

Wind360° @ 6 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature80°F / 26.7°C

Dew point52°F · 38% RH

Altimeter30.19 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:56Z·Bentonville Muni, AR, US·32 min ago

Runway winds

18/36

Headwind6 kt

Crosswind0 kt

★ Best

Tailwind6 kt

Crosswind0 kt

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 23:28 UTC

What is the weather at Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field (KVBT) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field. It's 80°F with 38% humidity. Winds from 360° at 6 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:56 UTC)
Is KVBT VFR or IFR right now?: KVBT is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KVBT has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 360° at 6 kt, runway 36 gives a 6 kt headwind and 0 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field have?: Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,053 ft (1,540 m). Field elevation is 1,296 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KVBT?: AWOS 134.975 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KVBT?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:14 UTC and sunset at 23:56 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:21 UTC.
Are there delays at KVBT right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KVBT.

Runways

1 total

18/36◐ lit

5,053 ft1,540 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS134.975AWOS 3

Clearance121.05RAZORBACK CLNC DEL

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Approach121.00RAZORBACK 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.