Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Auburn Municipal Airport in Auburn, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Auburn, CA at 1,539 ft. KAUN reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (07, 25) — longest 3,700 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.375. Track KAUN 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-southwest (210°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (90°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAUN 290155Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 32/05 A2987 RMK A01
What changed at KAUN?
Since the 0135Z (6:35 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAUN
KAUN is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,000 ft (field elevation 1,539 ft). KAUN does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBAB, about 20 nm away.
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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 KAUN. 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 | 3,700 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 07 | 3,700 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 6→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAUN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Auburn Municipal Airport in Auburn, CA: 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 KAUN 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 KAUN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TPH UA /OV MVA258045/TM 2256/FL200/TP B350/TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MVA258045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2256Reported at 22:56 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200Turbulence: light to moderate chop 14,000–20,000 ft.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAUN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAUN reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 13 kt. Wind most often came from the E.
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KAUN
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KAUN
- IATA
- AUN
- FAA LID
- AUN
- City
- Auburn
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,539 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.9548, -121.0820
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,700 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBAB
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 14m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 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.
- SFRCF - Sierra Foothills RC Flyers - Magnolia Intermediate School — Grass Valley, CA · 7 mi
- Folsom Lake State Recreational Park — Granite Bay Boat Ramp, CA · 15 mi
- AMOS - Associated Modelers of Sacramento (AMOS) - Catlett Rd — Lincoln, CA · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAUN reported VFR conditions during about 89.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 303 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.3 kt, calm 27.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.4 | 10.6 | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 82.3 | 9.8 | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 80.9 | 11.1 | 4.9 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 88.9 | 6.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| May | 93.8 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 97.2 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 98.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 97.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 94.7 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 93.4 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 84.5 | 7.7 | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 75.0 | 10.3 | 6.3 | 8.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7 kt |
| Feb | 4.6 kt |
| Mar | 5.0 kt |
| Apr | 4.9 kt |
| May | 4.8 kt |
| Jun | 4.5 kt |
| Jul | 4.7 kt |
| Aug | 4.4 kt |
| Sep | 4.2 kt |
| Oct | 3.8 kt |
| Nov | 3.6 kt |
| Dec | 3.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAUN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAUN?+
KAUN has 2 runways — 07, 25; the longest is 3,700 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAUN report its own weather?+
Yes — Auburn Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAUN have a TAF?+
No — KAUN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBAB, about 20 nm away.
Does KAUN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAUN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAUN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN)
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 Auburn Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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