Catalina Airport (KAVX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Catalina Airport in Avalon, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Catalina Airport (KAVX) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Avalon, CA at 1,602 ft. KAVX reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (04, 22), longest 3,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 120.675. Track KAVX 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 (260°) at 8 kt, visibility 1/4 statute mile, sky obscured at 100 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 100 ft.
SPECI KAVX 130158Z AUTO 26008KT 1/4SM FG VV001 18/18 A2992 RMK AO2 T01830178
What changed at KAVX?
Since the 0151Z (6:51 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0151Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAVX
KAVX is currently LIFR with winds from 260° at 8 knots, visibility 1/4 statute mile, and a 100 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,400 ft (field elevation 1,602 ft). KAVX does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLGB, about 28 nm away.
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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 KAVX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 3,000 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 04 | 3,000 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 4 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 0→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 100 ft.
KAVX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Catalina Airport in Avalon, 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 KAVX 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 KAVX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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KLAX UA /OV LAX061006/TM 0102/FL017/TP B738/RM 4 MILE FINAL RY24R TOPS 017 BASES 011
KLAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAX061006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL017Altitude: 1,700 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM 4 MILE FINAL RY24R TOPS 0…Remarks.Show raw report
TOA UA /OV TOA/TM 0027/FL015/TP SLG2/SK SCT/RM BASES 015 TOPS 016 W OF TOA
TOA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0027Reported at 00:27 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP SLG2Aircraft type reporting.SK SCTSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 015 TOPS 016 W OF T…Remarks.Show raw report
KLAX UA /OV LAX/TM 0004/FL015/TP B752/SK BKN/RM TOPS 020 BASES 015
KLAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAXLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.SK BKNSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM TOPS 020 BASES 015Remarks.Show raw report
TOA UA /OV 1 NW/TM 2316/FL009/TP C172/SK SCT008/RM STRATUS W
TOA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 1 NWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2316Reported at 23:16 UTC.FL009Altitude: 900 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT008Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM STRATUS WRemarks.Show raw report
KLAX UA /OV LAX061007/TM 2313/FL021/TP B77W/RM 5 MILE FINAL RY24R FIELD IN SIGHT AT 2100 FT
KLAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAX061007Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2313Reported at 23:13 UTC.FL021Altitude: 2,100 ft MSL.TP B77WAircraft type reporting.RM 5 MILE FINAL RY24R FIELD …Remarks.Show raw report
SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 2205/FL012/TP B738/SK BKN012-TOP020/RM DURD RY27
SAN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN012-TOP020Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY27Remarks.Show raw report
EDW UA /OV PMD105023/TM 2051/FL075/TP PA24/G/TB MOD
EDW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PMD105023Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2051Reported at 20:51 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP PA24/GAircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAVX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAVX reported mostly low IFR across 62 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
- 22
- 80%
- 04
- 20%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KAVX
- IATA
- AVX
- FAA LID
- AVX
- City
- Avalon
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,602 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.4049, -118.4160
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLGB
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 40m
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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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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KAVX
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAVX reported VFR conditions during about 73.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 245 VFR flying days a year. November had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.0 kt, calm 12.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.6 | 6.1 | 3.7 | 11.7 |
| Feb | 74.0 | 8.6 | 4.8 | 12.7 |
| Mar | 70.0 | 8.7 | 5.5 | 15.7 |
| Apr | 66.5 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 19.2 |
| May | 51.3 | 8.1 | 9.7 | 30.9 |
| Jun | 57.3 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 32.8 |
| Jul | 72.1 | 1.9 | 4.2 | 21.8 |
| Aug | 77.4 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 16.8 |
| Sep | 75.1 | 5.0 | 5.7 | 14.2 |
| Oct | 75.2 | 5.8 | 4.6 | 14.4 |
| Nov | 79.0 | 5.9 | 3.8 | 11.3 |
| Dec | 76.3 | 6.3 | 4.1 | 13.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8 kt |
| Feb | 7.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.4 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 6.1 kt |
| Jun | 4.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 4.7 kt |
| Sep | 5.3 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.3 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.
KAVX weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KAVX?+
KAVX has 2 runways: 04, 22; the longest is 3,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAVX report its own weather?+
Yes. Catalina Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAVX have a TAF?+
No. KAVX does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLGB, about 28 nm away.
Does KAVX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KAVX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAVX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Catalina Airport (KAVX)
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