Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Niagara Falls International Airport in Niagara Falls, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG) is a regional airport serving Niagara Falls, NY at 589 ft. KIAG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (06, 10, 10R, 24) — longest 9,826 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 KIAG 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 north (350°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.72 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KIAG 290353Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP058 T02000161
What changed at KIAG?
Since the 0304Z (11:04 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0304Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KIAG
KIAG is currently VFR with winds from 350° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 589 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KIAG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 5,188 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 28 | 9,826 ft | PEM | 2 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 10 | 9,826 ft | PEM | 2 kt tail | 9 kt left |
| 24 | 5,188 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 8 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 5→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KIAG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Niagara Falls International Airport in Niagara Falls, NY: 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 KIAG 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KIAG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ROC UA /OV GEE170020/TM 0135/FL350/TP A333/TB CONS LGHT OCNL MOD /RM ZOB
ROC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GEE170020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGHT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous lght occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
SYR UA /OV SYR270030/TM 2320/FL350/TP A321/TB CONT LGT CHOP OCNL MOD 350-310
SYR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SYR270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2320Reported at 23:20 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGT CHOP OCNL MOD 35…Turbulence: cont light chop occasional moderate 35,000–31,000 ft.Show raw report
ITH UA /OV ITH280030/TM 2240/FL350/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD 350
ITH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITH280030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2240Reported at 22:40 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD 350Turbulence: light to moderate 350.Show raw report
BUF UA /OV BUF230010/TM 2236/FL040/TP E145/SK SCT 040/RM DURD
BUF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BUF230010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2236Reported at 22:36 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT 040Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIAG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIAG reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 56 observations, with 22 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 48%
- 06
- 24%
- 28
- 21%
- 10
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2334Z (7:34 PM EDT)
TAF KIAG 282334Z 2900/2924 35008KT P6SM SCT025 SCT050 FM290300 34008KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM290800 33007KT P6SM BKN025 FM291000 32008KT P6SM BKN015 PROB30 2910/2914 6SM -SHRA OVC012 FM291400 34010KT P6SM BKN025 FM291700 34012KT P6SM BKN040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KIAG
- IATA
- IAG
- FAA LID
- IAG
- City
- Niagara Falls
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 589 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.1073, -78.9462
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 9,826 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.8 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 43m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KIAG reported VFR conditions during about 75.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 235 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.4 kt, calm 9.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52.7 | 30.7 | 11.5 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 59.1 | 25.2 | 11.3 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 73.0 | 17.1 | 6.2 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 79.1 | 13.3 | 4.8 | 2.8 |
| May | 84.3 | 9.4 | 4.0 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 85.8 | 9.4 | 3.2 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 87.6 | 9.0 | 2.5 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 87.3 | 10.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| Sep | 84.0 | 11.0 | 3.2 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 79.1 | 14.0 | 4.9 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 73.4 | 18.9 | 5.3 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 56.1 | 30.3 | 9.3 | 4.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.3 kt |
| Feb | 10.5 kt |
| Mar | 9.6 kt |
| Apr | 9.1 kt |
| May | 7.6 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 6.6 kt |
| Sep | 6.5 kt |
| Oct | 8.1 kt |
| Nov | 9.0 kt |
| Dec | 9.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KIAG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Niagara Falls International Airport in Niagara Falls, NY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KIAG weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KIAG?+
KIAG has 6 runways — 06, 10, 10R, 24, 28, 28L; the longest is 9,826 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIAG report its own weather?+
Yes — Niagara Falls International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIAG have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KIAG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KIAG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KIAG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KIAG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG) 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 Niagara Falls International Airport (KIAG)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Niagara Falls International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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