Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL) is a regional airport serving Asheville, NC at 2,165 ft. KAVL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 8,002 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 KAVL 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 northwest (320°) at 10 kt, gusting 23 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,900 ft, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAVL 291954Z AUTO 32010G23KT 10SM SCT049 28/17 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP094 T02830167
What changed at KAVL?
Since the 1854Z (2:54 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1854Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAVL
KAVL is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 10 knots gusting 23, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,300 ft (field elevation 2,165 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 KAVL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35FAV | 8,002 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 3 kt left (g8) |
| 17 | 8,002 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 3 kt right (g8) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAVL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville, NC: 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 KAVL 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 KAVL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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HKY UA /OV BZM010025/TM 1913/FL320/TP CRJ9/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD-43
HKY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BZM010025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1913Reported at 19:13 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZTLFD-43Remarks.Show raw report
AVL UA /OV SUG/TM 1802/FL150/TP E145/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD 44
AVL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SUGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1802Reported at 18:02 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD 44Remarks.Show raw report
AVL UA /OV SOT/TM 1801/FL300/TP A321/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 42
AVL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SOTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1801Reported at 18:01 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 42Remarks.Show raw report
VJI UA /OV GZG/TM 1713/FL230/TP E145/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 45
VJI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GZGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1713Reported at 17:13 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 45Remarks.Show raw report
VJI UA /OV HMV/TM 1712/FL320/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 42
VJI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HMVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1712Reported at 17:12 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 42Remarks.Show raw report
HKY UA /OV BZM/TM 1711/FL200/TP CRJ9/SK SKC/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 44
HKY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BZMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1711Reported at 17:11 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 44Remarks.Show raw report
VJI UA /OV GZG/TM 1614/FL300/TP B777/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 43
VJI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GZGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1614Reported at 16:14 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B777Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZTLFD 43Remarks.Show raw report
TYS UA /OV VXV220015/TM 1605/FL055/TP B737/SK SCT040-TOP055/RM DURD RY5L TYS
TYS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VXV220015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1605Reported at 16:05 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT040-TOP055Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY5L TYSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAVL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAVL reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 35
- 63%
- 17
- 37%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2018Z (4:18 PM EDT)
TAF KAVL 292018Z 2920/3018 34010G18KT P6SM SCT050 FM300200 34008KT P6SM SKC FM301600 34010G17KT P6SM FEW040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAVL
- IATA
- AVL
- FAA LID
- AVL
- City
- Asheville
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,165 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.4355, -82.5419
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.2 MHz
- CTAF
- 121.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 5m
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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.
- Blue Ridge Free Flight Society - Chimney Rock Rd — Hendersonville, NC · 9 mi
- Etowah R/C Flying Club - Misty Meadow LN — Hendersonvlle, NC · 9 mi
- Henderson County Flyers - Kerr Field — Hendersonvlle, NC · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAVL reported VFR conditions during about 81.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 279 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.3 kt, calm 28.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.3 | 12.0 | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 78.2 | 12.2 | 5.9 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 79.3 | 11.7 | 5.2 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 85.7 | 8.7 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| May | 81.7 | 10.5 | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 86.2 | 7.4 | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 82.9 | 8.0 | 3.8 | 5.3 |
| Aug | 76.4 | 11.5 | 5.1 | 7.0 |
| Sep | 73.4 | 14.3 | 5.3 | 7.0 |
| Oct | 77.4 | 12.5 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 80.0 | 12.3 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 73.0 | 14.6 | 6.9 | 5.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 kt |
| Feb | 7.1 kt |
| Mar | 6.9 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 4.8 kt |
| Jun | 4.3 kt |
| Jul | 3.8 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.5 kt |
| Oct | 4.7 kt |
| Nov | 5.8 kt |
| Dec | 6.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAVL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Asheville Regional Airport in Asheville, NC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KAVL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAVL?+
KAVL has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 8,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAVL report its own weather?+
Yes — Asheville Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAVL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAVL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAVL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAVL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAVL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL) 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 Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Asheville Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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