Elko Regional Airport (KEKO) Aviation Weather: METAR & TAF
As of 11:56 AM PDT, Oct 27, KEKO is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported.
Live aviation weather for Elko Regional Airport in Elko, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Elko Regional Airport (KEKO) is a regional airport serving Elko, NV at a field elevation of 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. It has 2 physical runways (06/24, 12/30), the longest 7,454 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the northeast (040°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KEKO 271856Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01001028
What changed at KEKO?
Since the 1756Z (10:56 AM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.02 → 29.99 inHg.
- Temperature up 3°C.
Current pilot readout for KEKO
KEKO is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. the wind favors runway ends 06. Density altitude is approximately 5,700 ft (field elevation 5,140 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KEKO by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
The FAA issued no ground stop or ground delay program for EKO in the 12 months to October 2026. Delays here come from the airlines or from programs at other airports rather than from EKO's own airspace.
KEKO reported VFR in 95% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 325 flyable days a year. July is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 7% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually fog and low visibility rather than low ceilings (visibility under 3 miles 2% of hours, ceilings under 1,000 ft 1%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 24 had the best headwind 43% of the time, runway 06 33%, and winds were calm 33% of hours. Winds most often blow from the east. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 49 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 1. From December to February KEKO was IFR or worse 5% of the time, against under 1% from June to August.
Thunderstorms were reported on about 24 days a year. 64% of storm hours fall in May, July and August, peaking in August when storms were in the air 1% of the time.
Field elevation is 5,140 ft, but on a median summer afternoon the air performs like 8,132 ft, 2,992 ft higher. Plan for a longer takeoff roll and a weaker climb from June to August.
Sources: FAA ATCSCC advisories, hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 7,454 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 12 | 3,015 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 30 | 3,015 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 24 | 7,454 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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KEKO runways
2 physical runways · 4 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Restricted (NOTAM)Runway 06/247,454 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KEKOWind
- 06
- 3 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind from left
- 24
- 3 kt tailwind · 1 kt crosswind from right
1 active equipment NOTAMView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 12/303,015 × 60 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KEKOWind
- 12
- 0 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind from left
- 30
- 0 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind from right
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 12→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KEKO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KEKO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
ELY UA /OV ELY020015/TM 1603/FL380/TP PRM1/TB NEG /ZLC
ELY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELY020015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1603Reported at 16:03 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP PRM1Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG /ZLCTurbulence: none reported /zlc.Show raw report
ENV UA /OV LCU243042/TM 1545/FL370/TP A21N/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH /ZLC
ENV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LCU243042Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1545Reported at 15:45 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH /ZLCRemarks.Show raw report
WMC UA /OV BAM046101/TM 1542/FL350/TP B739/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH /ZLC
WMC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAM046101Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1542Reported at 15:42 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH /ZLCRemarks.⚠️ 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 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 06
- 43%
- 24
- 37%
- 12
- 12%
- 30
- 8%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (10:20 AM PDT)
TAF KEKO 271720Z 2718/2818 23003KT P6SM SKC FM272100 24010G20KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM280000 28007KT P6SM SKC FM280400 03004KT P6SM SKC FM281500 12003KT P6SM SKC
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KEKO's own weather station.
Wind is 29° off runway 06, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 7,454 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 06/24, 12/30 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- Daily 0500-2100 local
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bulk, high & low pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Air ambulance · Cargo handling · Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental
- Control tower
- None
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- 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
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 7,454 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.275 MHz
- CTAF
- 123 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 5h 16m
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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 at KEKO
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.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
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Pilot PIREPs for Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)
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