McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB) is a regional airport serving Wichita, KS at 1,371 ft. KIAB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01L, 01R, 19L, 19R), longest 12,007 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 KIAB 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 (100°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KIAB 130555Z AUTO 10013KT 10SM SCT110 24/18 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND E SLP144 60011 T02380180 10307 20233 403480233 50019
What changed at KIAB?
Since the 0455Z (11:55 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind swung from 190° to 100°, a 90° shift that can change the favored runway.
- Wind speed up from 6 to 13 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KIAB
KIAB is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 13 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01L, about 13 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,650 ft (field elevation 1,371 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 KIAB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01LFAV | 12,000 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 13 kt right |
| 01R | 12,007 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 13 kt right |
| 19L | 12,007 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 13 kt left |
| 19R | 12,000 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 13 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 7→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KIAB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, KS: 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 KIAB 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 KIAB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SWO UA /OV SWO/TM 0418/FL156/TP E75L /TA M07/IC LGT RIME /RM /ZKCFDC AF
SWO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SWOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0418Reported at 04:18 UTC.FL156Altitude: 15,600 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TA M07Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIAB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIAB reported mostly VFR across 33 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 19L/19R
- 74%
- 01L/01R
- 26%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF AMD KIAB 130520Z 1305/1408 14012KT 9999 VCTS BKN050CB OVC060 QNH2994INS TEMPO 1309/1312 VRB15G25KT 6000 -TSRA BKN100CB OVC150 BECMG 1312/1313 16012G22KT 9999 NSW BKN120 OVC180 QNH2998INS BECMG 1400/1401 16012G18KT 8000 -SHRA VCTS BKN100CB QNH2986INS TX29/1320Z TN23/1312Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KIAB
- IATA
- IAB
- FAA LID
- IAB
- City
- Wichita
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,371 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.6219, -97.2682
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 12,007 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.65 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 12m
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KIAB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, KS 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 ↗
KIAB weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KIAB?+
KIAB has 4 runways: 01L, 01R, 19L, 19R; the longest is 12,007 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIAB report its own weather?+
Yes. McConnell Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIAB have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KIAB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KIAB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KIAB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KIAB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB) 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 McConnell Air Force Base (KIAB)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for McConnell Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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