Columbia Regional Airport (KCOU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Columbia Regional Airport in Columbia, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Columbia Regional Airport (KCOU) is a regional airport serving Columbia, MO at 889 ft. KCOU reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 13, 20, 31) — longest 7,401 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 KCOU 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCOU 290254Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/24 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02560244 53009 $
Current pilot readout for KCOU
KCOU is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,400 ft (field elevation 889 ft). KCOU does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCOU, about 0 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 KCOU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 7,401 ft | CON | — | — |
| 13 | 5,500 ft | Concrete | — | — |
| 20 | 7,401 ft | CON | — | — |
| 31 | 5,500 ft | Concrete | — | — |
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KCOU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Columbia Regional Airport in Columbia, MO: 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 KCOU 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 KCOU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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FYG UA /OV FTZ166015 /TM 2223 /FL025 /TP P28A /SK OVC030 /WX FV10SM /TB NEG
FYG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FTZ166015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2223Reported at 22:23 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK OVC030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCOU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 35%
- 02
- 32%
- 13
- 20%
- 31
- 13%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCOU
- IATA
- COU
- FAA LID
- COU
- City
- Columbia
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 889 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.8181, -92.2196
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,401 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCOU
- ATIS
- 128.45 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 29m
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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.
- MMRCA - Mid Missouri RC Association - MMRCA Flying Tigers Field — Columbia, MO · 13 mi
- Jefferson City RC Club - Miller Flying Field — Jefferson Cty, MO · 16 mi
- Joliet Radio Control Club - Joliet Central High School — Joliet, IL · 18 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCOU reported VFR conditions during about 81.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 273 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.8 kt, calm 4.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69.3 | 15.4 | 8.3 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 74.9 | 14.5 | 6.8 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 76.7 | 14.4 | 6.1 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 83.7 | 10.1 | 4.5 | 1.8 |
| May | 85.0 | 9.4 | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 91.5 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| Jul | 91.8 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 90.7 | 5.7 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 88.0 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 83.3 | 9.3 | 5.1 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 80.5 | 11.3 | 4.9 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 67.5 | 18.5 | 7.7 | 6.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.9 kt |
| Mar | 9.5 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 7.6 kt |
| Jun | 7.1 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.9 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 7.8 kt |
| Nov | 8.4 kt |
| Dec | 8.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCOU airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Columbia Regional Airport in Columbia, MO 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCOU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCOU?+
KCOU has 4 runways — 02, 13, 20, 31; the longest is 7,401 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCOU report its own weather?+
Yes — Columbia Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCOU have a TAF?+
No — KCOU does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCOU, about 0 nm away.
Does KCOU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCOU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCOU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCOU airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Columbia Regional Airport (KCOU) 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 Columbia Regional Airport (KCOU)
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 Columbia Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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