Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (KEKN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport in Elkins, WV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (KEKN) is a regional airport serving Elkins, WV at 1,987 ft. KEKN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32) — longest 4,544 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.275. Track KEKN 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 1/4 statute mile, scattered clouds at 3,400 ft, overcast at 6,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR KEKN 290351Z AUTO 31003KT 1/4SM FG SCT034 OVC060 21/20 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP075 T02060200
Current pilot readout for KEKN
KEKN is currently LIFR with winds from 310° at 3 knots, visibility 1/4 statute mile, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,300 ft (field elevation 1,987 ft). KEKN does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KEKN, about 0 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 KEKN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 4,544 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 05 | 4,501 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 23 | 4,501 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 14 | 4,544 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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KEKN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport in Elkins, WV: 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 KEKN 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 KEKN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
- 32
- 60%
- 14
- 17%
- 23
- 16%
- 05
- 7%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KEKN
- IATA
- EKN
- FAA LID
- EKN
- City
- Elkins
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,987 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.8898, -79.8577
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,544 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KEKN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.275 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 51m
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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
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KEKN reported VFR conditions during about 72.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 245 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.8 kt, calm 44.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53.1 | 33.7 | 10.0 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 60.9 | 26.0 | 10.0 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 72.5 | 19.3 | 5.8 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 80.0 | 15.2 | 3.0 | 1.8 |
| May | 74.3 | 16.9 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Jun | 73.5 | 15.4 | 4.4 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 68.0 | 18.6 | 5.0 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 67.2 | 16.0 | 4.9 | 11.9 |
| Sep | 66.6 | 15.7 | 4.3 | 13.4 |
| Oct | 68.5 | 19.2 | 3.8 | 8.5 |
| Nov | 70.3 | 22.7 | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 57.7 | 31.5 | 7.5 | 3.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 kt |
| Feb | 5.1 kt |
| Mar | 5.2 kt |
| Apr | 5.1 kt |
| May | 3.6 kt |
| Jun | 3.1 kt |
| Jul | 2.5 kt |
| Aug | 2.1 kt |
| Sep | 2.3 kt |
| Oct | 3.2 kt |
| Nov | 3.9 kt |
| Dec | 4.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KEKN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KEKN?+
KEKN has 4 runways — 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 4,544 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KEKN report its own weather?+
Yes — Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KEKN have a TAF?+
No — KEKN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KEKN, about 0 nm away.
Does KEKN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KEKN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KEKN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (KEKN)
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