Key West International Airport (KEYW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Key West International Airport in Key West, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Key West International Airport (KEYW) is a regional airport serving Key West, FL at 3 ft. KEYW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (09, 27), longest 5,076 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 KEYW 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 east-southeast (110°) at 13 kt, gusting 17 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KEYW 130453Z 11013G17KT 10SM CLR 29/26 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02940261 403440256 $
What changed at KEYW?
Since the 0353Z (11:53 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began, now gusting 17 kt.
- Wind direction moved from 080° to 110°.
- Wind speed up from 6 to 13 kt.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.06 → 30.03 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KEYW
KEYW is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 13 knots gusting 17, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 3 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KEYW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 5,076 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 5 kt right (g6) |
| 27 | 5,076 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 5 kt left (g6) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KEYW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Key West International Airport in Key West, FL: 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 KEYW is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KEYW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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MIA UA /OV MIA180060/TM 0155/FL270/TP B767/TB LGT
MIA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIA180060Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0155Reported at 01:55 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP B767Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KEYW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KEYW reported mostly VFR across 46 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 32 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,900 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 09
- 87%
- 27
- 13%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0148Z (9:48 PM EDT)
TAF KEYW 130148Z 1302/1324 19007KT P6SM VCSH FEW020 SCT035 FM130400 14005KT P6SM FEW025 FM131400 17005KT P6SM VCSH SCT025
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KEYW
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KEYW.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KEYW
- IATA
- EYW
- FAA LID
- EYW
- City
- Key West
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3 ft
- Coordinates
- 24.5561, -81.7596
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,076 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.675 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.65 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 44m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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Historical Flying Weather at KEYW
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KEYW reported VFR conditions during about 93.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 300 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.3 kt, calm 4.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.5 | 8.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Feb | 90.0 | 7.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Mar | 94.0 | 5.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 94.9 | 4.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 94.4 | 5.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 94.1 | 5.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 96.4 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 96.0 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 94.6 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 94.3 | 5.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 93.4 | 6.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Dec | 91.8 | 7.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.4 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 8.7 kt |
| Jun | 7.9 kt |
| Jul | 7.3 kt |
| Aug | 7.5 kt |
| Sep | 6.9 kt |
| Oct | 8.4 kt |
| Nov | 8.6 kt |
| Dec | 8.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KEYW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Key West International Airport in Key West, FL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KEYW weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KEYW?+
KEYW has 2 runways: 09, 27; the longest is 5,076 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KEYW report its own weather?+
Yes. Key West International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KEYW have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KEYW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KEYW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KEYW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KEYW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Key West International Airport (KEYW) 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 Key West International Airport (KEYW)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Key West International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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