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 from the west-northwest (290°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAST 300255Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01670117 53003 $
What changed at KAST?
Since the 0155Z (6:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0155Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAST
KAST is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 100 ft (field elevation 15 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 KAST. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 5,794 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 32 | 4,467 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 14 | 4,467 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 08 | 5,794 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAST
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAST reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 63 observations, with 31 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 51%
- 32
- 31%
- 14
- 17%
- 08
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2342Z (4:42 PM PDT)
TAF KAST 292342Z 3000/3024 31011KT P6SM FEW250 FM300400 29006KT P6SM SCT015 FM300700 VRB03KT P6SM OVC015 FM301900 29008KT P6SM SCT015
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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
- Sunset in
- 16m
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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
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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