Bowers Field (KELN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bowers Field in Ellensburg, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bowers Field (KELN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ellensburg, WA at 1,764 ft. KELN reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 11, 25, 29) — longest 5,590 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.375. Track KELN 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 west-northwest (290°) at 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KELN 290353Z AUTO 29014KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 29029/0301 SLP141 T01830094
What changed at KELN?
Since the 0253Z (7:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KELN
KELN is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 14 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 1,764 ft). KELN does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KEAT, about 26 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 KELN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FAV | 4,300 ft | CON | 13 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 11 | 4,300 ft | CON | 13 kt tail | 5 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 14→14 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KELN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bowers Field in Ellensburg, WA: 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 KELN 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 KELN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SEA UA /OV SEA010006/TM 0306/FL075/TP E75L/TB MOD 075-050/RM CELL EXTENDING NE
SEA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA010006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 075-050Turbulence: moderate 7,500–5,000 ft.RM CELL EXTENDING NERemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0305/FL020/TP PC12/RM SMOOTH RIDE
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDERemarks.Show raw report
BFI UUA /OV BFI315001/TM 0133/FL003/TP BE99/RM LLWS +/- 10KTS
BFI UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0133Reported at 01:33 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KTSRemarks.Show raw report
PAE UA /OV PAE360002/TM 0128/FL030/TP PA28/SK BKN030
PAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PAE360002Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0128Reported at 01:28 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP PA28Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315003/TM 0123/FL010/TP B190/RM LLWS +/- 5-7KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 5-7KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0102/FL020/TP DC9/RM LLWS +/- 3-5KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP DC9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 3-5KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315008/TM 0055/FL020/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0055Reported at 00:55 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0045/FL020/TP C700/RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0045Reported at 00:45 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDE DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KELN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KELN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 34 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
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- 85%
- 11
- 15%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KELN
- IATA
- ELN
- FAA LID
- ELN
- City
- Ellensburg
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,764 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.0330, -120.5310
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,590 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KEAT
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 56m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Ellensburg R/C Flyers - Bowers Field — Ellensburg, WA · 1 mi
- Ellensburg R/C Flyers - Berry Rd — Ellensburg, WA · 5 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KELN reported VFR conditions during about 88.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 292 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.9 kt, calm 21.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52.3 | 18.3 | 11.3 | 18.1 |
| Feb | 78.1 | 11.6 | 4.9 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 91.3 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 97.3 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| May | 98.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 99.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 97.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 95.3 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 92.1 | 5.1 | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 75.2 | 12.9 | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| Dec | 55.6 | 19.6 | 9.3 | 15.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.9 kt |
| Feb | 5.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.9 kt |
| May | 10.8 kt |
| Jun | 12.2 kt |
| Jul | 12.0 kt |
| Aug | 10.4 kt |
| Sep | 7.9 kt |
| Oct | 6.0 kt |
| Nov | 4.7 kt |
| Dec | 3.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KELN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KELN?+
KELN has 4 runways — 07, 11, 25, 29; the longest is 5,590 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KELN report its own weather?+
Yes — Bowers Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KELN have a TAF?+
No — KELN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KEAT, about 26 nm away.
Does KELN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KELN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KELN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bowers Field (KELN)
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