KBFM Mobile Downtown Airport
Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) is a towered general-aviation airport in Mobile, Alabama, at 26 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 14/32 (9,618 ft), 18/36 (7,800 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KBFM · FAA BFM · IATA BFM |
|---|---|
| Location | Mobile, AL · 30.6268, -88.0681 |
| Elevation | 26 ft MSL (8 m) |
| Tower | 118.8 MHz (DOWNTOWN TWR) |
| ATIS | 135.575 MHz |
| FAA charts | 11 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KBFM METAR and TAF
METAR KBFM 010453Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM FEW080 FEW100 BKN120 23/20 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP209 T02280200| Wind | From 090° at 9 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Few 8,000 ft, Few 10,000 ft, Broken 12,000 ft · ceiling 12,000 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 23°C (73°F) / 20°C (68°F) · spread 3°C |
| Altimeter | 30.15 inHg (1021 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP209: sea-level pressure 1020.9 hPa · T02280200: temperature 22.8°C, dew point 20.0°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (090° true at 9 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 14: headwind 6 kt, crosswind 7 kt from the left
- RWY 32: tailwind 6 kt, crosswind 7 kt from the right
- RWY 18: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 9 kt from the left
- RWY 36: headwind 0 kt, crosswind 9 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:39Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KBFM 312339Z 0100/0124 09006KT P6SM SCT040 OVC100 PROB30 0108/0112 4SM -SHRA BKN015 FM011200 07010KT 4SM -SHRA OVC008 FM012000 06008KT P6SM BKN015- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 090° at 6 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · scattered 4,000 ft, overcast 10,000 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 08Z – 1st 12Z: visibility 4 statute miles · light rain showers · broken 1,500 ft
- From · 1st 12:00Z: wind 070° at 10 kt · visibility 4 statute miles · light rain showers · overcast 800 ft
- From · 1st 20:00Z: wind 060° at 8 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 1,500 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 / 32 | 9,618 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 18 / 36 | 7,800 × 150 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | APP/DEP | 118.5 |
| ATIS | 135.575 | |
| CTAF | 118.8 | |
| Ground | 121.7 | |
| Radio (FSS) | ANNISTON RDO | 112.8 |
| Tower | DOWNTOWN TWR | 118.8 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KBFM before you fly.
FAA charts for KBFM — d-TPP 2611
11 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 7
Minimums, hot spots and notices 3
KBFM on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.