Alturas Municipal Airport (KAAT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Alturas Municipal Airport in Alturas, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Alturas Municipal Airport (KAAT) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Alturas, CA at 4,378 ft. KAAT reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 13, 21, 31) — longest 4,228 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 124.175. Track KAAT in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAAT 290455Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02440028
What changed at KAAT?
Since the 0355Z (8:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.00 → 30.02 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KAAT
KAAT is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,450 ft (field elevation 4,378 ft). KAAT does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLMT, about 66 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KAAT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 4,228 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 21 | 2,506 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 03 | 2,506 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 9 kt left |
| 13 | 4,228 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAAT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Alturas Municipal Airport in Alturas, CA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KAAT is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KAAT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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AAT UA /OV KLMT-A24270016 /TM 0048 /FL095 /TP P28A /TB CONS LGT CHOP
AAT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLMT-A24270016Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0048Reported at 00:48 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAAT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAAT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
- 21
- 61%
- 31
- 29%
- 13
- 7%
- 03
- 3%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KAAT
- FAA LID
- AAT
- City
- Alturas
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,378 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.4827, -120.5657
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,228 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLMT
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 48m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
5 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAAT reported VFR conditions during about 91.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 307 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.5 kt, calm 37.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.5 | 15.7 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 83.8 | 12.2 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Mar | 86.6 | 9.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 89.7 | 8.0 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| May | 93.6 | 5.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 97.7 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 98.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 93.6 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 95.7 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 92.6 | 5.4 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 83.2 | 12.6 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 75.2 | 18.9 | 3.5 | 2.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 kt |
| Feb | 4.5 kt |
| Mar | 5.8 kt |
| Apr | 5.6 kt |
| May | 5.4 kt |
| Jun | 5.2 kt |
| Jul | 4.7 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 3.8 kt |
| Oct | 3.6 kt |
| Nov | 3.8 kt |
| Dec | 3.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAAT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAAT?+
KAAT has 4 runways — 03, 13, 21, 31; the longest is 4,228 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAAT report its own weather?+
Yes — Alturas Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAAT have a TAF?+
No — KAAT does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLMT, about 66 nm away.
Does KAAT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAAT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAAT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Alturas Municipal Airport (KAAT)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Alturas Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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