Independence Municipal Airport (KIDP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Independence Municipal Airport in Independence, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Independence Municipal Airport (KIDP) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Independence, KS at 825 ft. KIDP reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 17, 22, 35), longest 5,501 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 KIDP 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 northeast (050°) at 17 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, scattered clouds at 3,600 ft, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
METAR KIDP 130655Z AUTO 05017KT 5SM TSBR SCT036 BKN050 OVC110 21/19 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS P0004
What changed at KIDP?
Since the 0635Z (1:35 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Visibility dropped from 7 SM to 5 SM.
- Wind direction moved from 020° to 050°.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.11 → 30.07 inHg.
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KIDP
KIDP is currently MVFR with winds from 050° at 17 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 5,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 13 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 825 ft). KIDP does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBVO, about 26 nm away.
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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 KIDP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 3,402 ft | ASP | 17 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 35 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 11 kt head | 13 kt right |
| 17 | 5,501 ft | ASP | 11 kt tail | 13 kt left |
| 22 | 3,402 ft | ASP | 17 kt tail | 1 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 3→17 kt, ceiling unlimited → 5,000 ft.
KIDP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Independence Municipal Airport in Independence, 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 KIDP 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 KIDP
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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FSK UA /OV FSK/TM 0656/FL110/TP TBM9/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC AF
FSK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0656Reported at 06:56 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP TBM9Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.Show raw report
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 KIDP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIDP reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 34 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 17
- 57%
- 04
- 26%
- 35
- 12%
- 22
- 5%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KIDP
- IATA
- IDP
- FAA LID
- IDP
- City
- Independence
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 825 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.1584, -95.7784
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBVO
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 20m
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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 at KIDP
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KIDP reported VFR conditions during about 83.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 282 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.0 kt, calm 12.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.5 | 13.6 | 5.9 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 75.7 | 14.3 | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 77.6 | 15.8 | 4.9 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 82.3 | 12.9 | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| May | 82.5 | 12.8 | 3.6 | 1.2 |
| Jun | 93.1 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 94.2 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 93.1 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Sep | 88.6 | 7.1 | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 84.1 | 9.7 | 4.1 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 81.5 | 11.5 | 4.9 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 72.3 | 17.8 | 5.5 | 4.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.5 kt |
| Feb | 9.1 kt |
| Mar | 9.8 kt |
| Apr | 10.2 kt |
| May | 8.0 kt |
| Jun | 7.7 kt |
| Jul | 6.5 kt |
| Aug | 6.2 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 7.6 kt |
| Nov | 8.6 kt |
| Dec | 8.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KIDP airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Independence Municipal Airport in Independence, 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 ↗
KIDP weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KIDP?+
KIDP has 4 runways: 04, 17, 22, 35; the longest is 5,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIDP report its own weather?+
Yes. Independence Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIDP have a TAF?+
No. KIDP does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBVO, about 26 nm away.
Does KIDP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KIDP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KIDP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KIDP airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Independence Municipal Airport (KIDP) 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 Independence Municipal Airport (KIDP)
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 Independence Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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