Watertown International Airport (KART) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Watertown International Airport in Watertown, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Watertown International Airport (KART) is a regional airport serving Watertown, NY at 325 ft. KART reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 10, 25, 28), longest 7,001 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 KART 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 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 2,200 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,200 ft.
METAR KART 130856Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM OVC022 20/19 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP107 60004 T02000189 56010
What changed at KART?
Since the 0756Z (3:56 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0756Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KART
KART is currently MVFR with winds from 190° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 325 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 KART. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 4,999 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 28 | 7,001 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 10 | 7,001 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 07 | 4,999 ft | ASP | 4 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 4→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,200 ft.
KART weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Watertown International Airport in Watertown, NY: 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 KART 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 KART
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SYR UA /OV SYR/TM 0838/FL370/TP B739/TB LGT CAT
SYR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SYRLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0838Reported at 08:38 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CATTurbulence: light clear-air turbulence.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KART
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KART reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 25
- 59%
- 07
- 16%
- 28
- 13%
- 10
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KART 130520Z 1306/1406 19011KT P6SM -SHRA OVC035 FM130700 19012KT P6SM OVC025 FM130900 20012KT P6SM OVC015 FM131400 20008KT P6SM BKN025 FM131800 23012G18KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1318/1321 4SM -TSRA OVC015CB FM140200 28008KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KART
- IATA
- ART
- FAA LID
- ART
- City
- Watertown
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 325 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.9919, -76.0217
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 133.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 13h 34m
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Historical Flying Weather at KART
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KART reported VFR conditions during about 77.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 235 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 16.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.7 | 26.1 | 9.6 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 67.3 | 17.9 | 9.7 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 77.5 | 14.1 | 5.2 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 80.7 | 13.1 | 4.3 | 1.8 |
| May | 83.1 | 10.8 | 3.9 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 83.0 | 12.0 | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| Jul | 86.4 | 9.9 | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 86.1 | 10.4 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Sep | 83.0 | 11.6 | 3.5 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 80.5 | 14.1 | 3.8 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 75.3 | 17.9 | 4.5 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 60.8 | 26.1 | 8.5 | 4.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.6 kt |
| May | 6.0 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.3 kt |
| Aug | 5.1 kt |
| Sep | 5.1 kt |
| Oct | 6.4 kt |
| Nov | 7.0 kt |
| Dec | 7.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KART airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Watertown International Airport in Watertown, NY 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 ↗
KART weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KART?+
KART has 4 runways: 07, 10, 25, 28; the longest is 7,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KART report its own weather?+
Yes. Watertown International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KART have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KART broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KART does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KART from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KART airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Watertown International Airport (KART) 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 Watertown International Airport (KART)
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 Watertown International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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