Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (KIFP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Laughlin Bullhead International Airport in Bullhead City, AZ, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (KIFP) is a regional airport serving Bullhead City, AZ at 701 ft. KIFP reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (16, 34), longest 8,501 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 KIFP 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 south (170°) at 16 kt, gusting 24 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 40°C (104°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KIFP 130155Z AUTO 17016G24KT 10SM CLR 40/16 A2969 RMK AO2
What changed at KIFP?
Since the 0135Z (6:35 PM MST) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KIFP
KIFP is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 16 knots gusting 24, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,150 ft (field elevation 701 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 KIFP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 8,501 ft | ASP | 16 kt head | 2 kt left (g3) |
| 34 | 8,501 ft | ASP | 16 kt tail | 2 kt right (g3) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 13→16 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KIFP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Laughlin Bullhead International Airport in Bullhead City, AZ: 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 KIFP 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 KIFP
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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VGT UUA /OV LAS33108/TM 0026/FL029/TP BE35/RM LLWS +/- 10KTS SHORT FINAL RWY 12R
VGT UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV LAS33108Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL029Altitude: 2,900 ft MSL.TP BE35Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KTS SHORT FINA…Remarks.Show raw report
LAS UA /OV KLAS/TM 2248/FLDURD/TP GLF5/RM LLWS +/- 15KTS
LAS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLASLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2248Reported at 22:48 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 15KTSRemarks.Show raw report
VGT UA /OV LAS313013/TM 2122/FL035/TP HELO/TB LGT-MOD TURB
VGT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAS313013Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2122Reported at 21:22 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP HELOAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD TURBTurbulence: light to moderate turb.Show raw report
VGT UA /OV LAS308012/TM 2103/FL040/TP E300/TB CONT LGT OCNL MOD
VGT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAS308012Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2103Reported at 21:03 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E300Aircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: cont light occasional moderate.Show raw report
VGT UA /OV LAS310012/TM 2038/FL043/TP E300/TB LGT
VGT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAS310012Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2038Reported at 20:38 UTC.FL043Altitude: 4,300 ft MSL.TP E300Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
VGT UA /OV LAS325010/TM 2035/FL030/TP C172/TB MOD/RM MODERATE TURBULENCE ON FINAL 12R
VGT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAS325010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2035Reported at 20:35 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM MODERATE TURBULENCE ON FI…Remarks.Show raw report
LAS UA /OV KLAS035060/TM 2025/FL040/TP C25B/TB LGT-MOD
LAS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLAS035060Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2025Reported at 20:25 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIFP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIFP reported mostly VFR across 52 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 16
- 86%
- 34
- 14%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM MST)
TAF KIFP 122320Z 1300/1324 20014G23KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250 FM130300 16010G18KT P6SM FEW120 FM130900 17007KT P6SM SKC FM131600 19012G21KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KIFP
- IATA
- IFP
- FAA LID
- IFP
- City
- Bullhead City
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 701 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.1547, -114.5593
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- CTAF
- 123.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Next sunset
- 23h 26m
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KIFP airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Laughlin Bullhead International Airport in Bullhead City, AZ shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KIFP weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KIFP?+
KIFP has 2 runways: 16, 34; the longest is 8,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIFP report its own weather?+
Yes. Laughlin Bullhead International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIFP have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KIFP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KIFP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KIFP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KIFP airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (KIFP) 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 Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (KIFP)
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 Laughlin Bullhead International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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