Elko Regional Airport (KEKO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Elko Regional Airport in Elko, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Elko Regional Airport (KEKO) is a regional airport serving Elko, NV at 5,140 ft. KEKO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 12, 24, 30) — longest 7,214 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 KEKO 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 north (010°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 35°C (95°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KEKO 290156Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 35/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP060 T03501033
What changed at KEKO?
Since the 0056Z (5:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0056Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KEKO
KEKO is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,800 ft (field elevation 5,140 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 KEKO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 7,214 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 30 | 3,015 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 12 | 3,015 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 24 | 7,214 ft | ASP | 2 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 5→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KEKO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Elko Regional Airport in Elko, NV: 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 KEKO 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 KEKO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ENV UA /OV BVL269043/TM 0203/FL410/TP C750/TB CONS LGT /ZLC
ENV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BVL269043Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0203Reported at 02:03 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP C750Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT /ZLCTurbulence: continuous light /zlc.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KEKO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KEKO reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 47%
- 06
- 24%
- 30
- 17%
- 12
- 12%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KEKO 282320Z 2900/2924 28008KT P6SM SCT150 FM290600 VRB04KT P6SM BKN150 FM292000 24010G20KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KEKO
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KEKO.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KEKO
- IATA
- EKO
- FAA LID
- EKO
- City
- Elko
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,140 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.8249, -115.7920
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,214 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.275 MHz
- CTAF
- 123 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 58m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
4 airports50–100 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.
- Elko RC Incorporated - Bullion Rd — Elko, NV · 2 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KEKO reported VFR conditions during about 95.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 325 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 27.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87.2 | 7.2 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 91.4 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 92.0 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 94.3 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| May | 96.5 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 99.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 97.9 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 98.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 97.1 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 95.0 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 86.5 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.3 kt |
| Feb | 5.0 kt |
| Mar | 5.6 kt |
| Apr | 6.0 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.1 kt |
| Aug | 4.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.4 kt |
| Oct | 4.3 kt |
| Nov | 4.2 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.
KEKO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Elko Regional Airport in Elko, NV 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 ↗
KEKO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KEKO?+
KEKO has 4 runways — 06, 12, 24, 30; the longest is 7,214 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KEKO report its own weather?+
Yes — Elko Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KEKO have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KEKO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KEKO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KEKO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KEKO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Elko Regional Airport (KEKO) 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 Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)
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 Elko Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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