Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Dulles, VA at 312 ft. KIAD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS), decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (01C, 01L, 01R, 12), longest 11,500 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 KIAD in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 1,200 ft, overcast at 3,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,200 ft.
METAR KIAD 130452Z 00000KT 10SM BKN012 OVC030 23/22 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02330217 402670189
What changed at KIAD?
Since the 0352Z (11:52 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0352Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KIAD
KIAD is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,200 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 ft (field elevation 312 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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D-ATIS
Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service, the live broadcast.
IAD ATIS INFO H 0452Z. 00000KT 10SM BKN012 OVC030 23/22 A2998 (TWO NINER NINER EIGHT). ILS APCH RWY 19L, RWY 19C, RWY 19R. DEPG RWY 30. NOTICE TO AIRMEN. TWY Z CLSD SOUTH OF TWY F, TWY J CLSD BTN TWY, E AND TWY F, TWY J CLSD BTN TWY, D AND TWY E, TWY Q CLSD BTN TWY, Y AND TWY T, TWY Z CLSD BTN TWY, F AND TWY Y11, TWY Y9 CLSD BTN RWY, 1C AND TWY Y. RWY 30 HOLD BLOCK CLSD. BIRD ACTIVITY VICINITY ARPT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO H.
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 KIAD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01C | 11,500 ft | CONC-G | - | - |
| 01L | 9,400 ft | CON | - | - |
| 01R | 11,500 ft | CON | - | - |
| 12 | 10,501 ft | CON | - | - |
| 19C | 11,500 ft | CONC-G | - | - |
| 19L | 11,500 ft | CON | - | - |
| 19R | 9,400 ft | CON | - | - |
| 30 | 10,501 ft | CON | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling 16,000 ft → 1,200 ft.
KIAD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, VA: 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 KIAD 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 KIAD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BWI UA /OV BAL330006/TM 0415/FL012/TP C25A/SK BASES OVC015
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL330006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0415Reported at 04:15 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.SK BASES OVC015Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV THV/TM 0306/FL025/TP C340/SK BKN025
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV THVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C340Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV CXY/TM 0255/FL026/TP HELO/SK BKN026
MDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CXYLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0255Reported at 02:55 UTC.FL026Altitude: 2,600 ft MSL.TP HELOAircraft type reporting.SK BKN026Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL330006/TM 0238/FLDURD/TP BCS3/SK BKN022
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL330006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN022Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
RIC UA /OV RIC160003/TM 0220/FL009/TP E145
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RIC160003Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0220Reported at 02:20 UTC.FL009Altitude: 900 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.Show raw report
RIC UA /OV RIC/TM 0155/FL010/TP A319/RM BASES 006
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RICLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0155Reported at 01:55 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.RM BASES 006Remarks.Show raw report
MRB UA /OV MRB240025/TM 0134/FL150/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT
MRB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MRB240025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0134Reported at 01:34 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
RIC UA /OV RIC/TM 0130/FL010/TP E75L/RM BASES 009
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RICLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0130Reported at 01:30 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.RM BASES 009Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIAD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIAD reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 26 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,200 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 19C/19L/19R
- 38%
- 01C/01L/01R
- 33%
- 30
- 17%
- 12
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0301Z (11:01 PM EDT)
TAF KIAD 130301Z 1303/1406 18004KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN015 OVC025 FM130600 00000KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC005 FM131100 27003KT 6SM BR BKN010 FM131500 30005KT P6SM SCT030
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KIAD
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KIAD
- IATA
- IAD
- FAA LID
- IAD
- City
- Dulles
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 312 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.9445, -77.4558
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 11,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 134.85 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 20m
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Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KIAD
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KIAD reported VFR conditions during about 83.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 290 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.0 kt, calm 18.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.4 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 82.9 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 83.1 | 7.7 | 6.4 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 84.2 | 8.8 | 5.6 | 1.5 |
| May | 80.4 | 10.9 | 6.9 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 86.4 | 8.2 | 4.3 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 90.6 | 6.7 | 2.2 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 87.6 | 8.8 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 81.6 | 11.5 | 5.5 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 81.3 | 10.9 | 5.8 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 86.4 | 7.2 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 79.3 | 8.2 | 6.4 | 6.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 7.2 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.5 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.7 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 5.6 kt |
| Nov | 6.1 kt |
| Dec | 6.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KIAD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Washington Dulles International Airport in Dulles, VA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 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 ↗
KIAD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KIAD?+
KIAD has 8 runways: 01C, 01L, 01R, 12, 19C, 19L, 19R, 30; the longest is 11,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIAD report its own weather?+
Yes. Washington Dulles International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIAD have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KIAD broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes. KIAD publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KIAD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Washington Dulles International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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