Washington Wilkes County Airport (KIIY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Washington Wilkes County Airport in Washington, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Washington Wilkes County Airport (KIIY) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Washington, GA at 646 ft. KIIY reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (13, 31) — longest 5,020 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.375. Track KIIY 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 (010°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (92°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KIIY 291935Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A2980 RMK AO2 T03360185
What changed at KIIY?
Since the 1915Z (3:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1915Z report — conditions are holding steady.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when KIIY's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for KIIY
KIIY is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,200 ft (field elevation 646 ft). KIIY does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KAHN, about 27 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get KIIY weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KIIY in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KIIY free on TelegramRunway 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 KIIY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 5,020 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 13 | 5,020 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 8→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KIIY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Washington Wilkes County Airport in Washington, GA: 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 KIIY 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 KIIY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
GRD UA /OV IRQ/TM 1937/FL300/TP B38M/TB NEG CHOP/RM ZTLFD-20
GRD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IRQLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1937Reported at 19:37 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB NEG CHOPTurbulence: none reported chop.RM ZTLFD-20Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV ATL/TM 1735/FL330/TP B739/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD 22
ATL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ATLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1735Reported at 17:35 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZTLFD 22Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV ATL167040/TM 1605/FL210/TP CRJ9/SK TOP/TA M10/TB LGT/IC LGT RIME/RM ZTLFD 22
ATL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ATL167040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1605Reported at 16:05 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK TOPSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA M10Outside air temperature, °C.TB LGTTurbulence: light.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZTLFD 22Remarks.Show raw report
AVL UA /OV SUG250020/TM 1430/FL260/TP CRJ9/TB OCNL MOD/IC LGT RIME/RM ZTLFD 50
AVL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SUG250020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1430Reported at 14:30 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZTLFD 50Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIIY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIIY reported mostly VFR across 61 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,300 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 31
- 71%
- 13
- 29%
Get free ATIS alerts for KIIY
We'll message you on Telegram the moment a new METAR changes the picture at KIIY (Washington Wilkes County Airport) — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your minimums.
Track KIIY on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KIIY
- FAA LID
- IIY
- City
- Washington
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 646 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.7794, -82.8158
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,020 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KAHN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 4h 42m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KIIY's live status on your website — free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
KIIY weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KIIY?+
KIIY has 2 runways — 13, 31; the longest is 5,020 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIIY report its own weather?+
Yes — Washington Wilkes County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIIY have a TAF?+
No — KIIY does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAHN, about 27 nm away.
Does KIIY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KIIY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KIIY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Washington Wilkes County Airport (KIIY)
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 Washington Wilkes County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KIIY yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment KIIY drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
No D-ATIS at this airport — showing METAR.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit