Ely Airport Yelland Field (KELY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Ely Airport Yelland Field in Ely, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Ely Airport Yelland Field (KELY) is a regional airport serving Ely, NV at 6,259 ft. KELY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (12, 18, 30, 36) — longest 6,017 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 KELY 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 south-southwest (200°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (90°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KELY 290153Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP066 T03221028
What changed at KELY?
Since the 0053Z (5:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 7 to 12 kt.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KELY
KELY is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 9,650 ft (field elevation 6,259 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 KELY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 6,017 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 12 | 4,825 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 30 | 4,825 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 36 | 6,017 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KELY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ely Airport Yelland Field in Ely, 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 KELY 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 KELY
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 KELY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KELY reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 18
- 60%
- 12
- 23%
- 36
- 10%
- 30
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KELY 282320Z 2900/2924 20012G22KT P6SM FEW120 FM290200 19011KT P6SM BKN120 FM291800 21010G20KT P6SM BKN120
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KELY
- IATA
- ELY
- FAA LID
- ELY
- City
- Ely
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,259 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.2997, -114.8420
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,017 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 50m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
1 airportHistorical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KELY reported VFR conditions during about 96.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 330 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.2 kt, calm 8.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90.4 | 4.9 | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| Feb | 93.2 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Mar | 92.7 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 94.6 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| May | 96.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Jun | 99.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 98.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 97.2 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Nov | 96.2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 92.0 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 8.8 kt |
| Apr | 8.6 kt |
| May | 8.3 kt |
| Jun | 8.4 kt |
| Jul | 7.9 kt |
| Aug | 8.0 kt |
| Sep | 8.0 kt |
| Oct | 8.0 kt |
| Nov | 8.0 kt |
| Dec | 7.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KELY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Ely Airport Yelland Field in Ely, 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 ↗
KELY weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KELY?+
KELY has 4 runways — 12, 18, 30, 36; the longest is 6,017 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KELY report its own weather?+
Yes — Ely Airport Yelland Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KELY have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KELY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KELY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KELY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KELY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Ely Airport Yelland Field (KELY) 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 Ely Airport Yelland Field (KELY)
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 Ely Airport Yelland Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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