Ely Airport Yelland Field (KELY) Aviation Weather: METAR & TAF
As of 5:53 AM PDT, Oct 27, KELY is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported.
Live aviation weather for Ely Airport Yelland Field in Ely, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Ely Airport Yelland Field (KELY) is a regional airport serving Ely, NV at a field elevation of 6,260 ft. KELY 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 (12/30, 18/36), the longest 6,017 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the south (170°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature -1°C (31°F), altimeter 30.10 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KELY 271253Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP166 T10061028
What changed at KELY?
Since the 1153Z (4:53 AM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
Current pilot readout for KELY
KELY is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. the wind favors south-facing runway ends (12, 18). Density altitude is approximately 5,650 ft (field elevation 6,260 ft). KELY does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KELY, about 0 nm away.
KELY by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KELY reported VFR in 96% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 330 flyable days a year. July is the most reliable month and January the least, with IFR or worse 5% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually fog and low visibility rather than low ceilings (visibility under 3 miles 1% of hours, ceilings under 1,000 ft 1%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 18 had the best headwind 53% of the time, runway 12 16%, and winds were calm 14% of hours. Winds most often blow from the south. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 48 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 0. From December to February KELY was IFR or worse 4% of the time, against under 1% from June to August.
Thunderstorms were reported on about 34 days a year. 74% of storm hours fall in July, August and September, peaking in July when storms were in the air 3% of the time.
Field elevation is 6,260 ft, but on a median summer afternoon the air performs like 9,143 ft, 2,883 ft higher. Plan for a longer takeoff roll and a weaker climb from June to August.
Gusts showed up in 17% of hours, typically 9 kt above the steady wind, and the strongest credible gust on record was 64 kt. March is the windiest month (mean 9 kt) and January the calmest.
Sources: 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.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 6,017 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 12FAV | 4,825 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 36 | 6,017 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 30 | 4,825 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 3 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
KELY 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.
- Status not monitoredRunway 12/304,825 × 60 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KELYWind
- 12
- 5 kt headwind · 3 kt crosswind from right
- 30
- 5 kt tailwind · 3 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 18/366,017 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KELYWind
- 18
- 5 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind from left
- 36
- 5 kt tailwind · 2 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 11→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KELY 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KELY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KELY reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 18
- 56%
- 12
- 20%
- 36
- 15%
- 30
- 9%
Get KELY weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KELY in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KELY free on TelegramLive KELY Weather
Live crosswind meter
Measured by KELY's own weather station.
Wind is 24° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 6,017 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 12/30, 18/36 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Something off? ✏️ Suggest an edit
Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- Mon-Sat 0800-1700 local
- Oxygen
- Bottled, high pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Air freight · Air ambulance · Cargo handling · Charter · Glider service · Flight instruction · Glider towing
- Control tower
- None
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KELY
- IATA
- ELY
- FAA LID
- ELY
- City
- Ely
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,260 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.2997, -114.8420
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 6,017 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KELY
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 10h 57m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KELY's live status on your website, free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
1 airportHistorical Flying Weather at KELY
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.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
Customize your ELY shirt or mug
ELY's real runway layout on the back, elevation and tower frequency on the front. Add your tail number on the sleeve.
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.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KELY yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
No D-ATIS at this airport, showing METAR.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit