Abilene Regional Airport (KABI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Abilene Regional Airport in Abilene, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Abilene Regional Airport (KABI) is a regional airport serving Abilene, TX at 1,791 ft. KABI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 17L, 17R, 22) — longest 7,208 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KABI 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 south-southeast (160°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KABI 290552Z 16007KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02780183 10367 20272 403890228 52016
What changed at KABI?
Since the 0452Z (11:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0452Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KABI
KABI is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,750 ft (field elevation 1,791 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KABI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17LFAV | 7,198 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 17R | 7,208 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 22 | 3,678 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 04 | 3,678 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 35L | 7,208 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 35R | 7,198 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 2 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 6→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KABI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Abilene Regional Airport in Abilene, TX: 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 KABI 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 KABI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BWD UA /OV BWD250020/TM 0314/FL340/TP B739/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZHU
BWD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BWD250020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0314Reported at 03:14 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KABI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KABI reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 17L/17R
- 89%
- 04
- 6%
- 22
- 5%
- 35L/35R
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KABI 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM291400 20008KT P6SM SKC FM292000 16010G18KT P6SM SKC FM300200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KABI
- IATA
- ABI
- FAA LID
- ABI
- City
- Abilene
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,791 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.4113, -99.6819
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,208 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.25 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 31m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Abilene RC Society - Sea Bee Park — Abilene, TX · 9 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KABI reported VFR conditions during about 87.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 303 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.3 kt, calm 4.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84.6 | 8.0 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 79.4 | 10.7 | 6.6 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 84.8 | 9.1 | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 85.7 | 9.7 | 3.5 | 1.2 |
| May | 87.0 | 9.4 | 2.7 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 94.7 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 96.6 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 97.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 90.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 1.2 |
| Oct | 89.1 | 6.4 | 3.1 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 85.8 | 8.7 | 3.8 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 82.1 | 10.0 | 4.8 | 3.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.0 kt |
| Feb | 9.9 kt |
| Mar | 10.6 kt |
| Apr | 11.3 kt |
| May | 10.3 kt |
| Jun | 9.9 kt |
| Jul | 8.3 kt |
| Aug | 7.9 kt |
| Sep | 7.6 kt |
| Oct | 8.8 kt |
| Nov | 9.1 kt |
| Dec | 8.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KABI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Abilene Regional Airport in Abilene, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KABI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KABI?+
KABI has 6 runways — 04, 17L, 17R, 22, 35L, 35R; the longest is 7,208 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KABI report its own weather?+
Yes — Abilene Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KABI have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KABI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KABI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KABI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KABI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Abilene Regional Airport (KABI) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Abilene Regional Airport (KABI)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Abilene Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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