El Paso International Airport (KELP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for El Paso International Airport in El Paso, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
El Paso International Airport (KELP) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving El Paso, TX at 3,959 ft. KELP reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 08L, 08R, 22) — longest 12,020 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 KELP in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 37°C (98°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KELP 290251Z 21005KT 10SM FEW120 37/09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP023 T03670089 53003
What changed at KELP?
Since the 0151Z (7:51 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0151Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KELP
KELP is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08L, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,600 ft (field elevation 3,959 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
ELP ATIS INFO T 0151Z. 17007KT 10SM FEW110 FEW250 38/09 A2985 (TWO NINER EIGHT FIVE). EXP VISUAL APCH RY 22, 26L. DEPG RWYS 22, 26L. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. RY 26L PAPI OTS. HAZD WX INFO FOR ELP AREA AVBL FM FSS. CHECK DENSITY ALTITUDE. UAS ACTIVITY REPORTED AT, 1900Z 3 MILES NORTHEAST ELP, ORBT, SMALLL UAS, AT 400 FEET. READBACK ALL RY HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTIONS. USE CAUTION BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD LOCATED 2 MILES NORTH OF ELP. SIMULTANEOUS APPROACHES IN USE, MULTIPLE UAS OVER FORT BLISS 150 FEET AGL. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO T.
Runway wind check
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 KELP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 12,020 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 26R | 5,499 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 26L | 9,025 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 08R | 9,025 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 08L | 5,499 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 04 | 12,020 ft | ASP | 5 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 15→5 kt, ceiling 25,000 ft → unlimited.
KELP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around El Paso International Airport in El Paso, TX: 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 KELP 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 KELP
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ELP UA /OV ELP125030/TM 2239/FL180/TP A320/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZAB/FDCS
ELP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELP125030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2239Reported at 22:39 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZAB/FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KELP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KELP reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 25,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 08L/08R
- 54%
- 22
- 24%
- 04
- 16%
- 26L/26R
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2332Z (5:32 PM MDT)
TAF KELP 282332Z 2900/2924 15008KT P6SM FEW110 FM290400 05005KT P6SM SKC FM291600 11008KT P6SM FEW100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KELP
- IATA
- ELP
- FAA LID
- ELP
- City
- El Paso
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,959 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.8099, -106.3756
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 12,020 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 23h 8m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
5 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.
- El Paso Radio Controllers - Patriot Field — El Paso, TX · 12 mi
- Horizon City RC Flyers - Ascencion St — El Paso, TX · 15 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KELP reported VFR conditions during about 98.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 354 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.3 kt, calm 11.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96.8 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Feb | 97.7 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Mar | 98.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Apr | 98.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| May | 99.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 98.1 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 98.1 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 97.2 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Dec | 96.2 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 8.8 kt |
| Apr | 9.7 kt |
| May | 9.0 kt |
| Jun | 8.0 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.2 kt |
| Nov | 6.2 kt |
| Dec | 6.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KELP airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for El Paso International Airport in El Paso, TX 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 ↗
KELP weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KELP?+
KELP has 6 runways — 04, 08L, 08R, 22, 26L, 26R; the longest is 12,020 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KELP report its own weather?+
Yes — El Paso International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KELP have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KELP broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KELP publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KELP airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for El Paso International Airport (KELP) 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 El Paso International Airport (KELP)
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 El Paso International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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