Eagle River Union Airport (KEGV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Eagle River Union Airport in Eagle River, WI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Eagle River Union Airport (KEGV) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Eagle River, WI at 1,642 ft. KEGV reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 13, 22, 31) — longest 5,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.325. Track KEGV 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 1.3 statute miles, scattered clouds at 100 ft, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 30.01 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
METAR KEGV 290555Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM BR SCT001 13/13 A3001 RMK AO2 T01330133 10235 20128 402550127
What changed at KEGV?
Since the 0535Z (12:35 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to IFR.
- Visibility dropped from 10 SM to 1.25 SM.
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KEGV
KEGV is currently IFR with calm winds, visibility 1.3 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 1,642 ft). KEGV does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KRHI, about 20 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 KEGV. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 5,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 13 | 3,400 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 22 | 5,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 31 | 3,400 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 6→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KEGV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Eagle River Union Airport in Eagle River, WI: 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 KEGV 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KEGV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KEGV reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: VFR → IFR
Most recent change: VFR → IFR
- 22
- 58%
- 04
- 20%
- 31
- 19%
- 13
- 3%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KEGV
- IATA
- EGV
- FAA LID
- EGV
- City
- Eagle River
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,642 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.9323, -89.2683
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KRHI
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 18m
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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.
- WI Sky Barons RC Club - Chicago Ave — Conover, WI · 5 mi
- Lakeland Loons RC Club - Noble Lee Memorial Airport — Woodruff, WI · 22 mi
- Northwoods RC Flyers - Forest LN — Rhinelander, WI · 22 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KEGV reported VFR conditions during about 66.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 209 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.3 kt, calm 25.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41.8 | 34.9 | 16.9 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 58.4 | 28.1 | 10.5 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 67.1 | 19.2 | 9.2 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 68.9 | 15.9 | 10.6 | 4.7 |
| May | 76.7 | 12.9 | 6.8 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 76.6 | 11.5 | 6.8 | 5.1 |
| Jul | 77.6 | 11.0 | 5.2 | 6.2 |
| Aug | 70.3 | 12.7 | 7.6 | 9.3 |
| Sep | 67.3 | 15.2 | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Oct | 60.6 | 23.0 | 10.2 | 6.3 |
| Nov | 52.4 | 29.9 | 11.3 | 6.4 |
| Dec | 37.1 | 33.8 | 19.4 | 9.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.5 kt |
| Feb | 5.7 kt |
| Mar | 5.8 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.1 kt |
| Jul | 4.4 kt |
| Aug | 4.1 kt |
| Sep | 4.5 kt |
| Oct | 5.3 kt |
| Nov | 5.8 kt |
| Dec | 5.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KEGV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KEGV?+
KEGV has 4 runways — 04, 13, 22, 31; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KEGV report its own weather?+
Yes — Eagle River Union Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KEGV have a TAF?+
No — KEGV does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRHI, about 20 nm away.
Does KEGV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KEGV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KEGV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Eagle River Union Airport (KEGV)
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