Alliance Municipal Airport (KAIA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Alliance Municipal Airport in Alliance, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Alliance Municipal Airport (KAIA) is a regional airport serving Alliance, NE at 3,931 ft. KAIA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (08, 12, 17, 26), longest 9,203 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 KAIA 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 southeast (140°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAIA 130853Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01220089 57010
Current pilot readout for KAIA
KAIA is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,400 ft (field elevation 3,931 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KAIA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 9,203 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 17 | 6,311 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 08 | 6,190 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 26 | 6,190 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 35 | 6,311 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 30 | 9,203 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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KAIA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Alliance Municipal Airport in Alliance, NE: 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 KAIA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAIA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected. Check back in a few days.
- 12
- 28%
- 17
- 26%
- 26
- 19%
- 35
- 12%
- 08
- 8%
- 30
- 7%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KAIA 130520Z 1306/1406 15011KT P6SM SCT150 FM131200 12010KT P6SM SKC FM132000 13015G25KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 PROB30 1321/1403 VRB25G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB OVC120 FM140300 13022G34KT P6SM VCSH FEW012 OVC060 FM140500 14020G30KT P6SM SCT008 BKN012
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAIA
- IATA
- AIA
- FAA LID
- AIA
- City
- Alliance
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,931 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.0525, -102.8040
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 9,203 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 15h 19m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at KAIA
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAIA reported VFR conditions during about 86.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 301 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.3 kt, calm 6.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87.4 | 6.0 | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 79.3 | 9.4 | 7.7 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 81.1 | 8.4 | 6.6 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 82.7 | 9.7 | 5.3 | 2.4 |
| May | 82.3 | 9.4 | 5.5 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 92.4 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 92.5 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 91.5 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 88.6 | 6.2 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Oct | 85.1 | 6.9 | 5.5 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 89.0 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 85.2 | 6.4 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.4 kt |
| Feb | 9.8 kt |
| Mar | 10.3 kt |
| Apr | 11.1 kt |
| May | 10.1 kt |
| Jun | 9.1 kt |
| Jul | 8.3 kt |
| Aug | 8.2 kt |
| Sep | 8.3 kt |
| Oct | 9.1 kt |
| Nov | 8.7 kt |
| Dec | 9.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAIA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Alliance Municipal Airport in Alliance, NE 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KAIA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KAIA?+
KAIA has 6 runways: 08, 12, 17, 26, 30, 35; the longest is 9,203 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAIA report its own weather?+
Yes. Alliance Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAIA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAIA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KAIA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAIA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAIA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Alliance Municipal Airport (KAIA) 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 Alliance Municipal Airport (KAIA)
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