Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Walla Walla Regional Airport in Walla Walla, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW) is a regional airport serving Walla Walla, WA at 1,194 ft. KALW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (02, 07, 16, 20) — longest 6,527 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 KALW 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 (150°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KALW 290353Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02500083
What changed at KALW?
Since the 0253Z (7:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.88 → 29.90 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KALW
KALW is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,700 ft (field elevation 1,194 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 KALW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20FAV | 6,527 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 02 | 6,527 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 7 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 5→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KALW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Walla Walla Regional Airport in Walla Walla, WA: 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 KALW 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 KALW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PSC UA /OV PSC34018/TM 0040/FL046/TP C172/TB LGT TO MOD
PSC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC34018Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL046Altitude: 4,600 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT TO MODTurbulence: light to moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KALW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KALW reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,700 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 82%
- 02
- 18%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KALW 282320Z 2900/2924 24012G20KT 6SM FU SCT035 TEMPO 2900/2904 4SM FU BKN035 FM290600 19008KT 6SM HZ SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KALW
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near KALW.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KALW
- IATA
- ALW
- FAA LID
- ALW
- City
- Walla Walla
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,194 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.0949, -118.2880
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,527 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.875 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 41m
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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
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Fort Walla Walla Park — Walla Walla, WA · 5 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KALW reported VFR conditions during about 88.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 293 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 11.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.3 | 13.0 | 9.8 | 15.9 |
| Feb | 76.7 | 8.6 | 5.5 | 9.3 |
| Mar | 93.2 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 95.9 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| May | 97.2 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 98.3 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 96.8 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 96.4 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 94.9 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 73.6 | 9.5 | 4.9 | 11.9 |
| Dec | 60.4 | 13.0 | 8.3 | 18.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.1 kt |
| Feb | 6.9 kt |
| Mar | 7.6 kt |
| Apr | 7.9 kt |
| May | 7.3 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 7.0 kt |
| Aug | 6.8 kt |
| Sep | 6.2 kt |
| Oct | 6.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 6.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KALW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Walla Walla Regional Airport in Walla Walla, WA 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 ↗
KALW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KALW?+
KALW has 6 runways — 02, 07, 16, 20, 25, 34; the longest is 6,527 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KALW report its own weather?+
Yes — Walla Walla Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KALW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KALW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KALW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KALW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KALW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW) 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 Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)
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 Walla Walla Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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