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 from the east-southeast (110°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KEAR 290256Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02670244 51007
What changed at KEAR?
Since the 0156Z (8:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0156Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KEAR
KEAR is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,000 ft (field elevation 2,131 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 KEAR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 4,498 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 18 | 7,094 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 36 | 7,094 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 31 | 4,498 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→6 kt, ceiling 10,000 ft → unlimited.
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 © 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 KEAR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GRI UA /OV GRI020040/TM 0319/FL370/TP B752/TB OCNL LGT-MOD
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRI020040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0319Reported at 03:19 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT-MODTurbulence: occasional light to moderate.Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI/TM 0152/FL370/TP A320/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0152Reported at 01:52 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0059/FL430/TP CL30/SK UNKN-TOP440/TB NEG
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN-TOP440Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI270040/TM 0040/FL350/TP B738/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRI270040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI/TM 0035/FL070/TP C208/SK SKC
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0035Reported at 00:35 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0021/FL300/TP E75L/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ 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 27 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,700 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 57%
- 18
- 28%
- 36
- 12%
- 31
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0007Z (7:07 PM CDT)
TAF KEAR 290007Z 2900/2924 12007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120 FM290800 VRB04KT 6SM BR SCT010 BKN120 PROB30 2908/2914 VRB30KT 4SM -TSRA BKN010CB FM291400 12007KT P6SM SCT015 SCT100 FM291800 14010KT P6SM FEW030 SCT100
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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
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 123.875 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 3m
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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
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 2608 · 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?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
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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