Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (KEQY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport in Monroe, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (KEQY) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Monroe, NC at 679 ft. KEQY reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (05, 23) — longest 7,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.775. Track KEQY 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-southwest (240°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.73 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KEQY 290953Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP062 T02220206
What changed at KEQY?
Since the 0853Z (4:53 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KEQY
KEQY is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 679 ft). KEQY does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCLT, about 20 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 KEQY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 7,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 05 | 7,001 ft | ASP | 3 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→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KEQY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport in Monroe, NC: 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 KEQY 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KEQY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KEQY reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 23
- 76%
- 05
- 24%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KEQY
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KEQY.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KEQY
- FAA LID
- EQY
- City
- Monroe
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 679 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.0188, -80.6202
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCLT
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.775 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 14h 31m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Charlotte Aeromodelers Inc - McCracken Aerodrome — Monroe, NC · 13 mi
- Charlotte Aeromodelers Inc. - Morgan Mill Rd. — Monroe, NC · 15 mi
- SCCL RC Aviation Club-Sun City Blvd — Indian Land, SC · 15 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KEQY reported VFR conditions during about 81.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 278 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 23.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.0 | 8.9 | 6.1 | 8.0 |
| Feb | 77.6 | 9.1 | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 81.4 | 7.9 | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 85.2 | 7.9 | 4.5 | 2.4 |
| May | 82.7 | 9.2 | 5.3 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 86.5 | 7.4 | 4.3 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 86.2 | 7.3 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 81.3 | 9.6 | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 80.5 | 9.9 | 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 81.8 | 9.1 | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 82.0 | 8.6 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 73.6 | 11.1 | 6.7 | 8.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.0 kt |
| Mar | 6.0 kt |
| Apr | 5.9 kt |
| May | 5.0 kt |
| Jun | 4.6 kt |
| Jul | 4.3 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.4 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 kt |
| Nov | 4.9 kt |
| Dec | 5.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KEQY weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KEQY?+
KEQY has 2 runways — 05, 23; the longest is 7,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KEQY report its own weather?+
Yes — Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KEQY have a TAF?+
No — KEQY does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCLT, about 20 nm away.
Does KEQY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KEQY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KEQY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport (KEQY)
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