Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Kearney Regional Airport in Kearney, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) is a regional airport serving Kearney, NE at 2,131 ft. KEAR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 18, 31, 36), longest 7,094 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 KEAR 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, broken clouds at 4,100 ft, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, overcast at 6,000 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.10 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,100 ft.
METAR KEAR 130756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN041 BKN050 OVC060 17/15 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01670150
What changed at KEAR?
Since the 0656Z (1:56 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KEAR
KEAR is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,100 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 2,131 ft). KEAR does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KEAR, about 0 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 KEAR. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 4,498 ft | CON | - | - |
| 18 | 7,094 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 31 | 4,498 ft | CON | - | - |
| 36 | 7,094 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 18→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,100 ft.
KEAR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kearney Regional Airport in Kearney, NE: 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 KEAR 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 KEAR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BBW UA /OV BBW/TM 0410/FL050/TP BE36/SK BASE 050/RM ZDVWC-17
BBW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BBWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0410Reported at 04:10 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP BE36Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 050Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-17Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KEAR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KEAR reported mostly VFR across 36 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,900 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 13
- 41%
- 18
- 31%
- 36
- 20%
- 31
- 8%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KEAR
- IATA
- EAR
- FAA LID
- EAR
- City
- Kearney
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,131 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.7270, -99.0068
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,094 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KEAR
- AWOS/ASOS
- 123.875 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 16h 46m
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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.
- Kearney R/C Club - 746 RD , Kearney, NE · 15 mi
- Grand Island Modelers Assn - GI Modelers Field , Alda, NE · 30 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KEAR
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KEAR reported VFR conditions during about 83.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 279 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; March had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.7 kt, calm 5.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.3 | 9.5 | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 79.3 | 12.2 | 4.7 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 76.2 | 12.4 | 6.6 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 82.3 | 10.7 | 4.8 | 2.1 |
| May | 82.4 | 10.1 | 5.0 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 90.3 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Jul | 89.5 | 6.1 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| Aug | 86.5 | 7.7 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 87.1 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 84.5 | 8.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 86.3 | 7.8 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 78.2 | 10.7 | 6.0 | 5.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.4 kt |
| Feb | 10.1 kt |
| Mar | 11.1 kt |
| Apr | 12.0 kt |
| May | 10.7 kt |
| Jun | 9.9 kt |
| Jul | 7.9 kt |
| Aug | 7.8 kt |
| Sep | 8.9 kt |
| Oct | 9.6 kt |
| Nov | 9.7 kt |
| Dec | 9.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KEAR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Kearney Regional Airport in Kearney, NE 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 ↗
KEAR weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KEAR?+
KEAR has 4 runways: 13, 18, 31, 36; the longest is 7,094 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KEAR report its own weather?+
Yes. Kearney Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KEAR have a TAF?+
No. KEAR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KEAR, about 0 nm away.
Does KEAR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KEAR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KEAR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KEAR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) 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 Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR)
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 Kearney Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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