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 southwest (220°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 800 ft, broken clouds at 1,500 ft, broken clouds at 2,200 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,500 ft.
SPECI KIAG 130914Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM FEW008 BKN015 BKN022 21/21 A2987 RMK AO2 T02110206 $
What changed at KIAG?
Since the 0914Z (5:14 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from MVFR to IFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 1,500 ft to 900 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KIAG
KIAG is currently MVFR with winds from 220° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 589 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FAV | 5,188 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 28 | 9,826 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 10 | 9,826 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 06 | 5,188 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 1 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 3→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 900 ft.
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 © 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIAG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIAG reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 900 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 24
- 53%
- 28
- 23%
- 06
- 15%
- 10
- 9%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KIAG 130520Z 1306/1406 22008KT P6SM BKN035 FM130900 23008KT P6SM BKN015 FM131200 25006KT P6SM BKN025 FM131500 29012KT P6SM SCT035 FM131900 30014G22KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 1319/1322 4SM -SHRA BKN070 FM140300 32009KT P6SM SCT100
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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
- 13h 45m
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Historical Flying Weather at KIAG
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 2609 · 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)
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