Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Idaho Falls Regional Airport in Idaho Falls, ID, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA) is a regional airport serving Idaho Falls, ID at 4,744 ft. KIDA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 17, 20, 35), longest 9,002 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 KIDA 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KIDA 130153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP110 T02280033
What changed at KIDA?
Since the 0053Z (6:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 5 to 0 kt.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KIDA
KIDA is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 6,800 ft (field elevation 4,744 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 KIDA. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 9,002 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 17 | 3,964 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 20 | 9,002 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 35 | 3,964 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 14→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KIDA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Idaho Falls Regional Airport in Idaho Falls, ID: 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 KIDA 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 KIDA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIDA reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt. Wind most often came from the SW.
- 20
- 44%
- 17
- 35%
- 35
- 14%
- 02
- 7%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KIDA 122320Z 1300/1324 22011KT P6SM SCT200 FM130400 14006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM131200 22015G25KT P6SM SCT200 FM131500 23023G33KT P6SM SCT200 FM132300 22015G25KT P6SM FEW200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KIDA
- IATA
- IDA
- FAA LID
- IDA
- City
- Idaho Falls
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,744 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.5146, -112.0710
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 135.325 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.325 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Next sunset
- 23h 22m
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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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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Desert Eagles Model Airplane Flying Club - S 45th W , Idaho Falls, ID · 5 mi
- Desert Eagles Flying Model Airplane Club - Noise Park , Idaho Falls, ID · 16 mi
- Eastern Idaho Aeromodelers, Macdonaldville Rd. , Idaho Falls, ID · 22 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KIDA
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KIDA reported VFR conditions during about 85.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 281 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.5 kt, calm 12.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.4 | 18.1 | 13.6 | 10.9 |
| Feb | 66.7 | 16.0 | 10.6 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 83.7 | 9.2 | 4.6 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 90.5 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| May | 93.5 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Jun | 96.9 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 99.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 95.2 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 94.3 | 4.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 91.2 | 5.2 | 2.4 | 1.2 |
| Nov | 81.0 | 10.7 | 5.3 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 60.6 | 17.3 | 12.9 | 9.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5 kt |
| Feb | 7.8 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 8.3 kt |
| Jun | 8.3 kt |
| Jul | 6.9 kt |
| Aug | 6.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.6 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 7.1 kt |
| Dec | 7.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KIDA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Idaho Falls Regional Airport in Idaho Falls, ID 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 ↗
KIDA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KIDA?+
KIDA has 4 runways: 02, 17, 20, 35; the longest is 9,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIDA report its own weather?+
Yes. Idaho Falls Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIDA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KIDA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KIDA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KIDA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KIDA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA) 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 Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Idaho Falls Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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