Auburn University Regional Airport (KAUO) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Auburn University Regional Airport in Auburn, AL, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KCSG): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Auburn University Regional Airport (KAUO) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Auburn, AL at 777 ft. KAUO has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KCSG, about 26 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (11, 18, 29, 36), longest 5,264 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 it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KCSG, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KCSG, 25.7 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 400 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 400 ft.
METAR KCSG 130951Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM OVC004 23/23 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02330228
What changed at KCSG (nearest station)?
Since the 0851Z (3:51 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0851Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAUO
Based on the nearest station (KCSG), KAUO is currently LIFR with winds from 220° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 777 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 KAUO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 5,264 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 29 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 11 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 36 | 5,264 ft | ASP | 2 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 4→3 kt, ceiling 400 ft → 400 ft.
KAUO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Auburn University Regional Airport in Auburn, AL: 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 KAUO 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 KAUO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ATL UA /OV WESEK/TM 0947/FL100/TP A321/SK BKN TOPS 100/TB LIGHT
ATL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV WESEKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0947Reported at 09:47 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN TOPS 100Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LIGHTTurbulence: light.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAUO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KCSG reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 37 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
- 11
- 42%
- 29
- 22%
- 18
- 21%
- 36
- 15%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0826Z (3:26 AM CDT)
TAF KCSG 130826Z 1308/1406 00000KT 5SM BR SCT012 SCT100 TEMPO 1308/1312 3SM BR BKN006 FM131400 31005KT P6SM FEW025 FM131800 32004KT P6SM SCT040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KAUO
- IATA
- AUO
- FAA LID
- AUO
- City
- Auburn
- State
- Alabama
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 777 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.6151, -85.4340
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,264 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KCSG
- TAF
- Nearest KCSG
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.575 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 13h 25m
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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.
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KAUO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Auburn University Regional Airport in Auburn, AL 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 ↗
KAUO weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KAUO?+
KAUO has 4 runways: 11, 18, 29, 36; the longest is 5,264 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KAUO come from?+
Auburn University Regional Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KCSG, about 26 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KAUO can differ.
Does KAUO have a TAF?+
Yes. The KCSG TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAUO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KAUO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAUO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KAUO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Auburn University Regional Airport (KAUO) 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 Auburn University Regional Airport (KAUO)
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 University Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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