Altoona Blair County Airport (KAOO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Altoona Blair County Airport in Altoona, PA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Altoona Blair County Airport (KAOO) is a regional airport serving Altoona, PA at 1,503 ft. KAOO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 12, 21, 30) — longest 5,465 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 127.125. Track KAOO 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 (190°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.70 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAOO 290153Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 18/18 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP050 T01830178
What changed at KAOO?
Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.68 → 29.70 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KAOO
KAOO is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 1,503 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 KAOO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 5,465 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 12 | 3,668 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 30 | 3,668 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 03 | 5,465 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→3 kt, ceiling 5,500 ft → unlimited.
KAOO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Altoona Blair County Airport in Altoona, PA: 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 KAOO 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 KAOO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 0132/FL060/TP CRJ2/WX FV99SM/RM VFR
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0132Reported at 01:32 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.WX FV99SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
JST UA /OV JST180025/TM 0117/FL280/TP C56/TB OCNL MOD CHOP
JST UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JST180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0117Reported at 01:17 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP C56Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV SCAPE045005/TM 0015/FL130/TP C550/TB MOD
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SCAPE045005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP C550Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL335012/TM 2332/FL040/TP B738/TB LGT CHOP
BWI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL335012Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2330/FL030/TP CRJ7/WX FV10SM
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2330Reported at 23:30 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.WX FV10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL280010/TM 2253/FL070/TP B737/TB LIGHT/RM DURC TERPZ8 SID
BWI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL280010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2253Reported at 22:53 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHTTurbulence: light.RM DURC TERPZ8 SIDRemarks.Show raw report
OKV UA /OV LDN180010/TM 2232/FL260/TP A310/TB MOD CAT 240-260
OKV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LDN180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2232Reported at 22:32 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP A310Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CAT 240-260Turbulence: moderate clear-air turbulence 24,000–26,000 ft.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV LNS/TM 2229/FL050/TP PA32/WX RA/TB LGT CHOP/RM IMC
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LNSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2229Reported at 22:29 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP PA32Aircraft type reporting.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM IMCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAOO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAOO reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 57 observations, with 23 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 30
- 46%
- 21
- 35%
- 03
- 10%
- 12
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2334Z (7:34 PM EDT)
TAF KAOO 282334Z 2900/2924 34004KT P6SM FEW015 FM290500 32005KT P6SM OVC030 FM290700 32003KT P6SM BKN025 FM291400 33010G18KT P6SM BKN025 FM291600 32010G19KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAOO
- IATA
- AOO
- FAA LID
- AOO
- City
- Altoona
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,503 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.2964, -78.3200
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,465 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 127.125 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 25m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Cove RC Flyers 1 — Woodbury, PA · 4 mi
- Altoona RC Club Inc - Municipal Dr. — Duncansville, PA · 11 mi
- Johnstown RC Club 1 — Windber, PA · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAOO reported VFR conditions during about 73.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 237 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 21.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.9 | 29.3 | 7.8 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 66.2 | 20.7 | 8.9 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 74.0 | 16.1 | 6.4 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 77.5 | 14.7 | 5.4 | 2.5 |
| May | 76.3 | 14.4 | 6.6 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 80.0 | 13.1 | 4.8 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 80.6 | 14.6 | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 77.0 | 15.6 | 4.8 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 72.0 | 16.6 | 7.6 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 72.3 | 18.6 | 6.1 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 72.7 | 20.1 | 4.4 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 58.4 | 29.3 | 7.9 | 4.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.5 kt |
| May | 5.9 kt |
| Jun | 5.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.6 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 6.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAOO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAOO?+
KAOO has 4 runways — 03, 12, 21, 30; the longest is 5,465 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAOO report its own weather?+
Yes — Altoona Blair County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAOO have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAOO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAOO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAOO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Altoona Blair County Airport (KAOO)
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