Elkhart Municipal Airport (KEKM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Elkhart Municipal Airport in Elkhart, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Elkhart Municipal Airport (KEKM) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Elkhart, IN at 778 ft. KEKM reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (08, 09, 18, 26) — longest 6,500 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 KEKM 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 northwest (310°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KEKM 290355Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A2988 RMK AO2 T01830172 $
What changed at KEKM?
Since the 0335Z (11:35 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0335Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KEKM
KEKM is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,400 ft (field elevation 778 ft). KEKM does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KSBN, about 14 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 KEKM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 2,480 ft | GRE | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 27 | 6,500 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 36 | 3,999 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 08 | 2,480 ft | GRE | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 09 | 6,500 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 18 | 3,999 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling 3,400 ft → unlimited.
KEKM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Elkhart Municipal Airport in Elkhart, IN: 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 KEKM 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 KEKM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TOL UA /OV TOL250020/TM 0348/FL036/TP P82A/SK SCT036
TOL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOL250020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL036Altitude: 3,600 ft MSL.TP P82AAircraft type reporting.SK SCT036Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 0218/FL240/TP C56X/TB NEG
MKG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0218Reported at 02:18 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
PWK UA /OV OBK/TM 0213/FL230/TP B763/TB NEG
PWK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OBKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0213Reported at 02:13 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ASW UA /OV OLK/TM 0208/FL350/TP B738/TB NEG
ASW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0208/FL320/TP B739/TB CONS LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
MIE UA /OV MIE/TM 0205/FL280/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
MIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0205Reported at 02:05 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0204/FL280/TP B38M/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0126/FL250/TP E75L/TB NEG
GSH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KEKM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KEKM reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 33%
- 36
- 20%
- 18
- 19%
- 08
- 18%
- 27
- 10%
- 09
- 0%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KEKM
- IATA
- EKI
- FAA LID
- EKM
- City
- Elkhart
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 778 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.7194, -86.0032
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSBN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.475 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Next sunset
- 21h 9m
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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.
- Flight Master of Elkhart County - US 20 — Goshen, IN · 7 mi
- St Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds — South Bend, IN · 13 mi
- South Bend RC Club - Quinn Rd — Bremen, IN · 18 mi
KEKM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Elkhart Municipal Airport in Elkhart, IN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KEKM weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KEKM?+
KEKM has 6 runways — 08, 09, 18, 26, 27, 36; the longest is 6,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KEKM report its own weather?+
Yes — Elkhart Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KEKM have a TAF?+
No — KEKM does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSBN, about 14 nm away.
Does KEKM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KEKM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KEKM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KEKM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Elkhart Municipal Airport (KEKM) 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 Elkhart Municipal Airport (KEKM)
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 Elkhart Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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