Astoria Regional Airport (KAST) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Astoria Regional Airport in Astoria, OR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Astoria Regional Airport (KAST) is a regional airport serving Astoria, OR at 15 ft. KAST reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 14, 26, 32), longest 5,794 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.375. Track KAST 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,900 ft, broken clouds at 10,000 ft, overcast at 12,000 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.
METAR KAST 130955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW019 BKN100 OVC120 13/12 A2993 RMK AO2 RAB29E50 SLP135 P0000 T01280117 $
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Since the 0946Z (2:46 AM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for KAST
KAST is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 10,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately -250 ft (field elevation 15 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 KAST. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 5,794 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 14 | 4,467 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 26 | 5,794 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 32 | 4,467 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 10,000 ft.
KAST weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Astoria Regional Airport in Astoria, OR: 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 KAST 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 KAST
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SEA UA /OV SEA161002/TM 0913/FL021/TP A321/SK BASES 015
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA161002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0913Reported at 09:13 UTC.FL021Altitude: 2,100 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES 015Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA161005/TM 0843/FL030/TP B763/SK BASES 025
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA161005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0843Reported at 08:43 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES 025Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA163025/TM 0614/FL135/TP E75L/SK TOP 140/TA M8/IC LGT RIME 115-140/RM ZSE
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA163025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0614Reported at 06:14 UTC.FL135Altitude: 13,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 140Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA M8Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 115-140Icing: light rime 11,500–14,000 ft.RM ZSERemarks.Show raw report
OLM UA /OV OLM200020/TM 0559/FL150/TP E75L/TB MOD 150-260 CONS LGT 260-ABV/RM DURC ZSE
OLM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLM200020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0559Reported at 05:59 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 150-260 CONS LGT 260-…Turbulence: moderate 15,000–26,000 ft continuous light 260-abv.RM DURC ZSERemarks.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA140002/TM 0520/FL014/TP B739/SK BKN014
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA140002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0520Reported at 05:20 UTC.FL014Altitude: 1,400 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN014Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA150050/TM 0504/FL240/TP E75L/TB LGT OCNL MOD 220-240/RM DURC SUMMA ZSE
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA150050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0504Reported at 05:04 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT OCNL MOD 220-240Turbulence: light occasional moderate 22,000–24,000 ft.RM DURC SUMMA ZSERemarks.Show raw report
OLM UA /OV OLM150030/TM 0501/FL180/TP B737/TB LGT OCNL MOD 280-180/RM DURD HAWKZ ZSE
OLM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLM150030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0501Reported at 05:01 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT OCNL MOD 280-180Turbulence: light occasional moderate 28,000–18,000 ft.RM DURD HAWKZ ZSERemarks.Show raw report
PDX UA /OV BTG070020/TM 0451/FL100/TP B738/TA M06/IC LGT RIME/RM DURC 100-180-ZSE
PDX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTG070020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0451Reported at 04:51 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TA M06Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM DURC 100-180-ZSERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAST
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAST reported mostly VFR across 35 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 48%
- 14
- 25%
- 32
- 21%
- 08
- 6%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0526Z (10:26 PM PDT)
TAF KAST 130526Z 1306/1406 16004KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 OVC045 TEMPO 1306/1310 SCT025 BKN050 FM131500 21008KT 5SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC022 FM131900 22010KT P6SM SCT015 OVC025
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAST
- IATA
- AST
- FAA LID
- AST
- City
- Astoria
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 15 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.1580, -123.8790
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,794 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 16h 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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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Lower Columbia RC SOC 2 , Astoria, OR · 4 mi
- Lower Columbia RC Society - Ilwaco Airport of Washington State , Long Beach, WA · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KAST
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAST reported VFR conditions during about 64.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 174 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.4 kt, calm 14.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.7 | 24.0 | 9.3 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 63.1 | 23.5 | 8.6 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 68.0 | 23.0 | 6.4 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 70.2 | 22.0 | 5.9 | 1.9 |
| May | 62.9 | 27.7 | 7.6 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 61.8 | 28.6 | 7.5 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 51.6 | 32.1 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 53.9 | 26.4 | 12.5 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 63.6 | 20.5 | 9.6 | 6.4 |
| Oct | 68.4 | 18.2 | 7.2 | 6.2 |
| Nov | 67.7 | 19.7 | 8.3 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 66.0 | 21.4 | 8.3 | 4.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8 kt |
| Feb | 6.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.8 kt |
| Apr | 6.7 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.7 kt |
| Jul | 6.7 kt |
| Aug | 5.9 kt |
| Sep | 5.5 kt |
| Oct | 5.6 kt |
| Nov | 6.7 kt |
| Dec | 6.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAST weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KAST?+
KAST has 4 runways: 08, 14, 26, 32; the longest is 5,794 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAST report its own weather?+
Yes. Astoria Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAST have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAST broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KAST does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAST from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Astoria Regional Airport (KAST)
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