Boise Airport (KBOI)
Boise, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KBOI
IATA
BOI
City
Boise
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
2,871 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
43.5644, -116.2228
Overview
Idaho gateway with mountain terrain operations. Good for building backcountry and mountain flying skills.
Current Weather at KBOI
Pilots flying into or out of Boise Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KBOI 141553Z 16006KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02170006Wind 160° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 16
Current TAF
TAF KBOI 141128Z 1412/1512 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM141500 16006KT P6SM SKC FM142000 31010G18KT P6SM SKC FM150300 VRB06KT P6SM SKCDecode METAR for KBOI
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Boise Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KBOI. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KBOI. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Boise. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Boise Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Boise Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KBOI include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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