Is KY31 VFR or IFR right now?

KY31 is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KY31 has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 290° at 7 kt, runway 27 gives a 7 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does West Branch Community Airport have?

West Branch Community Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft (1,524 m). Field elevation is 882 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at KY31?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:38 UTC and sunset at 23:12 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:41 UTC.

Are there delays at KY31 right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KY31.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

West Branch Community Airport

General Aviation Airport · West Branch, MI, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at West Branch Community Airport. It's 59°F with 55% humidity. Winds from 290° at 7 kt.

ICAOKY31IATAWBKLOCALY31

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

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

Elevation882ft269 m

Longest runway5,000ft1,524 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates44.24, -84.1844°14'41.3"N 84°10'47.3"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

13 min ago

59°F15°C · Dew 43°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

290° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingUnlimited
Humidity55%
Altimeter30.08 inHg
Pressure1018.7 hPa
GustsNone

Few 4,400′

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KY31 042315Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM FEW044 15/06 A3008 RMK AO2

Decoded — plain language

Wind290° @ 7 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature59°F / 15°C

Dew point43°F · 55% RH

Altimeter30.08 inHg

CeilingUnlimited

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 4,400′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:15Z·West Branch Arpt, MI, US·13 min ago

Runway winds

09/27

Headwind7 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind7 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 23:28 UTC

What is the weather at West Branch Community Airport (KY31) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at West Branch Community Airport. It's 59°F with 55% humidity. Winds from 290° at 7 kt. (observed 23:15 UTC)
Is KY31 VFR or IFR right now?: KY31 is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KY31 has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 290° at 7 kt, runway 27 gives a 7 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does West Branch Community Airport have?: West Branch Community Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft (1,524 m). Field elevation is 882 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at KY31?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:38 UTC and sunset at 23:12 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:41 UTC.
Are there delays at KY31 right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KY31.

Runways

1 total

09/27◐ lit

5,000 ft1,524 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Center118.525MINNEAPOLIS CNTR

Radio / FSS122.35LANSING RDO

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