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Spokane International Airport (KGEG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Spokane International Airport in Spokane, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Spokane International Airport (KGEG) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Spokane, WA at 2,376 ft. KGEG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 08, 21, 26), longest 11,002 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 KGEG 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.

VFR
Observed 0253Z (7:53 PM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
020° 7 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
23,000 ft
Altimeter
29.79"
Temp / Dew
67°F / 19°C
dew 39°F / 4°C

Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, scattered clouds at 14,000 ft, scattered clouds at 16,000 ft, broken clouds at 23,000 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 23,000 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KGEG 130253Z 02007KT 10SM FEW110 SCT140 SCT160 BKN230 19/04 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP080 VIRGA T01940039 56016 $

What changed at KGEG?

Since the 0153Z (6:53 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

  • Wind direction moved from 060° to 020°.
  • Wind speed down from 12 to 7 kt.

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Current pilot readout for KGEG

KGEG is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 23,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,650 ft (field elevation 2,376 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 KGEG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
03FAV6 kt head3 kt left
082 kt head7 kt left
262 kt tail7 kt right
216 kt tail3 kt right

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
081603Z15Z02Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 37 kt, ceiling 22,000 ft23,000 ft.

KGEG weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Spokane International Airport in Spokane, WA: 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 KGEG is headed.

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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 KGEG

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0238Z (7:38 PM PDT) · 53 NM SW of KGEG · during descent · B738
continuous light turbulence
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PUW UA /OV PUW265040/TM 0238/FL200/TP B738/TB CONS LGT/RM DURD 310-210-ZSE
PUW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV PUW265040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.
FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.
TP B738Aircraft type reporting.
TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.
RM DURD 310-210-ZSERemarks.
PIREP2200Z (3:00 PM PDT) · 81 NM N of KGEG · 38,000 ft MSL · UAL969
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ARP UAL969 4858N 11737W 2200 F380 TB MODERATE SK CLEAR IC NONE
ARP UAL969 4858N 11737W 2200…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

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Recent aviation weather trends at KGEG

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KGEG reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 14,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.

Last 24 hours
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 7/14 kt
Max gust: -
Lowest ceiling: 14,000 ft
Lowest vis: -
Prevailing wind: NE
Category changes: 0
Last 7 days
VFR 99%MVFR 1%
Wind avg/max: 7/20 kt
Max gust: 24 kt
Lowest ceiling: 2,000 ft
Lowest vis: 4 sm
Prevailing wind: NE
Category changes: 4

Most recent change: MVFRVFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
21
52%
03
21%
26
14%
08
13%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 2333Z (4:33 PM PDT)

TAF KGEG 122333Z 1300/1324 06014KT P6SM BKN200 FM130600 03010G16KT P6SM -SHRA OVC090 WS020/07040KT FM130800 24008KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050 FM131200 19009KT P6SM -SHRA OVC015 FM131600 20011G17KT P6SM -SHRA OVC015 FM132000 20014G27KT P6SM -RA SCT025 BKN035

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type
Large airport
ICAO
KGEG
IATA
GEG
FAA LID
GEG
City
Spokane
State
Washington
Country
United States
Elevation
2,376 ft
Coordinates
47.6199, -117.5340
Runways
4
Longest runway
11,002 ft
Weather reporting
Reports METAR
TAF
Published
ATIS
124.325 MHz
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
Next sunset
23h 4m

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Historical Flying Weather at KGEG

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KGEG reported VFR conditions during about 83.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 269 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.1 kt, calm 10.4% of the time.

VFR Score
50
Wind Score
62
Reliability Score
58
National VFR rank
#699 of 1,400
Regional rank
#21
State rank
#16
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
83.1%
MVFR
7.1%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
6.3%
Est. VFR days/yr
269
Most VFR month
July
Fewest VFR month
December
Median ceiling
8,000 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
10.4%
Median wind
6 kt
Gusty hours
8.8%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.1%
Fog/mist days/yr
128
Thunderstorm days/yr
13
Summer density alt
4,300 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KGEG monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan51.813.312.922.0
Feb67.510.99.312.3
Mar84.28.34.33.3
Apr90.66.02.41.0
May94.34.01.30.4
Jun95.73.20.90.2
Jul99.20.70.10.0
Aug94.24.21.50.1
Sep93.33.42.40.9
Oct88.05.83.03.2
Nov66.511.99.312.4
Dec50.813.915.120.2

Average wind by month

059JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KGEG average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan6.4 kt
Feb7.2 kt
Mar8.0 kt
Apr8.4 kt
May7.6 kt
Jun7.7 kt
Jul6.9 kt
Aug6.6 kt
Sep6.4 kt
Oct6.6 kt
Nov7.0 kt
Dec6.5 kt

Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.

KGEG airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Spokane International Airport in Spokane, WA 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗

KGEG weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KGEG?+

KGEG has 4 runways: 03, 08, 21, 26; the longest is 11,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KGEG report its own weather?+

Yes. Spokane International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KGEG have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KGEG broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KGEG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KGEG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KGEG airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Spokane International Airport (KGEG) 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 Spokane International Airport (KGEG)

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