Skylark Field (KILE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Skylark Field in Killeen, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Skylark Field (KILE) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Killeen, TX at 848 ft. KILE reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 5,495 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 128.575. Track KILE 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-southeast (160°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 33°C (91°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KILE 290156Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 33/21 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP092 T03280211
What changed at KILE?
Since the 0056Z (7:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0056Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KILE
KILE is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,300 ft (field elevation 848 ft). KILE does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KGRK, about 7 nm away.
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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 KILE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 5,495 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 01 | 5,495 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KILE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Skylark Field in Killeen, TX: 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 KILE 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 KILE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GRK UA /OV AGJ270005/TM 2345/FL290/TP B772/TB MOD CHOP FL290/RM ZHU
GRK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AGJ270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2345Reported at 23:45 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B772Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP FL290Turbulence: moderate chop fl290.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KILE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KILE reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 91%
- 01
- 9%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KILE
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KILE.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KILE
- IATA
- ILE
- FAA LID
- ILE
- City
- Killeen
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 848 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.0858, -97.6865
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,495 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGRK
- AWOS/ASOS
- 128.575 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- 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
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KILE reported VFR conditions during about 81.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 278 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.6 kt, calm 8.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.5 | 12.5 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 68.0 | 18.7 | 7.5 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 72.4 | 18.3 | 5.2 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 73.1 | 19.7 | 4.9 | 2.3 |
| May | 76.5 | 17.4 | 4.3 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 88.7 | 9.2 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 93.3 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 95.1 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 88.1 | 8.2 | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 82.0 | 11.9 | 4.0 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 77.6 | 13.6 | 5.9 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 71.9 | 16.4 | 6.0 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.2 kt |
| Feb | 8.2 kt |
| Mar | 8.8 kt |
| Apr | 9.2 kt |
| May | 8.5 kt |
| Jun | 8.1 kt |
| Jul | 7.4 kt |
| Aug | 6.8 kt |
| Sep | 6.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.9 kt |
| Dec | 6.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KILE weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KILE?+
KILE has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 5,495 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KILE report its own weather?+
Yes — Skylark Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KILE have a TAF?+
No — KILE does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGRK, about 7 nm away.
Does KILE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KILE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KILE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Skylark Field (KILE)
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