Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Greater Kankakee Airport in Kankakee, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK) is a regional airport serving Kankakee, IL at 630 ft. KIKK reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 16, 22, 34), longest 5,981 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 111.6. Track KIKK 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 (350°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 3,200 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,200 ft.
METAR KIKK 130755Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM OVC032 22/20 A2996 RMK AO2 T02220197
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Since the 0735Z (2:35 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KIKK
KIKK is currently VFR with winds from 350° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 630 ft). KIKK does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGYY, about 38 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 KIKK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34FAV | 4,398 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 04 | 5,981 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 22 | 5,981 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 16 | 4,398 ft | ASP | 7 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 24 h: wind 3→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,200 ft.
KIKK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Greater Kankakee Airport in Kankakee, IL: 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 KIKK 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 KIKK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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TIP UA /OV RBS/TM 0539/FL410/TP GLF5/TB CONS LGT CHOP
TIP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0539Reported at 05:39 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
ARP UAL1283 4156N 08703W 0223 F320 283/049KT TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL1283 4156N 08703W 022…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
PWK UA /OV OBK120045/TM 0215/FL320/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP
PWK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OBK120045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CH…Turbulence: continuous light chop occasional moderate chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIKK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIKK reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,400 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 44%
- 16
- 22%
- 04
- 18%
- 34
- 16%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KIKK
- IATA
- IKK
- FAA LID
- IKK
- City
- Kankakee
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 630 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.0714, -87.8463
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,981 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGYY
- AWOS/ASOS
- 111.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 16h 0m
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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
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Kankakee Valley Model Flyers - 1601 River Road , Kankakee, IL · 1 mi
- Dumb Thumbs RC Inc – Zabel Farms , Donovan, IL · 19 mi
- Joliet Radio Control Club Inc. Bernhard Rd flying site , Elwood, IL · 28 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KIKK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KIKK reported VFR conditions during about 77.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 252 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.1 kt, calm 16.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.0 | 24.7 | 10.4 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 67.1 | 20.3 | 8.1 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 73.7 | 17.5 | 6.4 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 80.2 | 12.9 | 5.1 | 1.8 |
| May | 82.9 | 11.1 | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 86.2 | 9.2 | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Jul | 86.1 | 9.2 | 3.2 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 84.9 | 9.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 82.8 | 10.1 | 4.7 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 81.0 | 11.2 | 5.3 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 73.5 | 18.6 | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 56.0 | 26.9 | 10.6 | 6.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.5 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 8.6 kt |
| Apr | 9.1 kt |
| May | 7.4 kt |
| Jun | 6.2 kt |
| Jul | 4.7 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.9 kt |
| Nov | 8.0 kt |
| Dec | 8.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KIKK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KIKK?+
KIKK has 4 runways: 04, 16, 22, 34; the longest is 5,981 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIKK report its own weather?+
Yes. Greater Kankakee Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIKK have a TAF?+
No. KIKK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGYY, about 38 nm away.
Does KIKK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KIKK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KIKK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK)
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