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 from the north-northeast (020°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCOU 130454Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02220206 $
What changed at KCOU?
Since the 0354Z (10:54 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 0 to 5 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KCOU
KCOU is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 889 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KCOU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 7,401 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 0 kt |
| 31 | 5,500 ft | Concrete | 2 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 13 | 5,500 ft | Concrete | 2 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 20 | 7,401 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © 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 KCOU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ARP UAL1394 3832N 09104W 0209 F340 274/043KT TB CONT LGT TURB OCNL MOD IC
ARP UAL1394 3832N 09104W 020…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
STL UA /OV STL/TM 0204/FL320/TP A320/TB CONS LGT/RM /ZKCFDC CW
STL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV STLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
STL UA /OV STL325010/TM 0157/FL350/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC CW
STL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV STL325010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0157Reported at 01:57 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.⚠️ 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.
Over the past 24 hours, KCOU reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 13
- 44%
- 20
- 24%
- 02
- 24%
- 31
- 8%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KCOU 130520Z 1306/1406 36006KT P6SM SCT250
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KCOU
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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
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.45 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 31m
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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.
- 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 at KCOU
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 2610 · 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?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
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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