Alpena County Regional Airport (KAPN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Alpena County Regional Airport in Alpena, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Alpena County Regional Airport (KAPN) is a regional airport serving Alpena, MI at 690 ft. KAPN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 07, 19, 25), longest 9,001 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 KAPN 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 west-northwest (300°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAPN 130554Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP129 T01440122 10228 20144 51013
What changed at KAPN?
Since the 0454Z (12:54 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0454Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAPN
KAPN is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 800 ft (field elevation 690 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 KAPN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 9,001 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 25 | 5,028 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 07 | 5,028 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 19 | 9,001 ft | CON | 2 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 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAPN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Alpena County Regional Airport in Alpena, MI: 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 KAPN 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KAPN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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OSC UA /OV OSC/TM 0342/FL370/TP B788/TB MOD CHOP
OSC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OSCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0342Reported at 03:42 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B788Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
MOP UA /OV MOP320008/TM 0210/FL330/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
MOP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOP320008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.RM ZOBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAPN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAPN reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 34%
- 01
- 28%
- 25
- 24%
- 07
- 14%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0521Z (1:21 AM EDT)
TAF KAPN 130521Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM FEW110 TEMPO 1306/1308 BKN026 FM131600 29009G17KT P6SM BKN100 FM132100 29013G23KT P6SM SCT050 FM140000 32009G17KT P6SM FEW110
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAPN
- IATA
- APN
- FAA LID
- APN
- City
- Alpena
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 690 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.0781, -83.5603
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.675 MHz
- CTAF
- 121.35 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 17h 20m
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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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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KAPN
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAPN reported VFR conditions during about 74.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 224 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 16.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49.5 | 33.8 | 11.3 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 62.1 | 24.3 | 9.7 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 74.0 | 16.0 | 6.2 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 76.3 | 12.4 | 6.8 | 4.5 |
| May | 83.1 | 9.0 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 85.4 | 8.8 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Jul | 88.3 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Aug | 85.8 | 9.6 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 81.0 | 11.7 | 3.2 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 76.1 | 15.6 | 4.6 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 69.7 | 22.2 | 5.6 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 48.6 | 35.2 | 10.3 | 5.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.4 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 5.5 kt |
| Jul | 4.9 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.0 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAPN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Alpena County Regional Airport in Alpena, MI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KAPN weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KAPN?+
KAPN has 4 runways: 01, 07, 19, 25; the longest is 9,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAPN report its own weather?+
Yes. Alpena County Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAPN have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAPN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KAPN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAPN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAPN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Alpena County Regional Airport (KAPN) 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 Alpena County Regional Airport (KAPN)
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 Alpena County Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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