Imperial County Airport (KIPL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Imperial County Airport in Imperial, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Imperial County Airport (KIPL) is a regional airport serving Imperial, CA at -54 ft. KIPL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 14, 26, 32) — longest 5,308 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 KIPL 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 southeast (140°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 39°C (103°F), altimeter 29.61 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KIPL 290153Z AUTO 14013KT 10SM CLR 39/17 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP026 T03940172
What changed at KIPL?
Since the 0053Z (5:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KIPL
KIPL is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 13 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,250 ft (field elevation -54 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KIPL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 5,308 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 08 | 4,501 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 26 | 4,501 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 32 | 5,308 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 3 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 15→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KIPL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Imperial County Airport in Imperial, CA: 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 KIPL 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 KIPL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TRM UA /OV TNP040025/TM 2238/FL100/TP GLF4/TB MOD/RM AWC-WEB
TRM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TNP040025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2238Reported at 22:38 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.Show raw report
DAG UA /OV TRM130030/TM 2232/FL320/TP E75L/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH AWC-WEB
DAG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TRM130030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2232Reported at 22:32 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIPL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIPL reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 14
- 42%
- 26
- 36%
- 08
- 20%
- 32
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0159Z (6:59 PM PDT)
TAF KIPL 290159Z 2902/2924 13010KT P6SM FEW250 FM290400 24010KT P6SM SCT250 FM290700 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 FM291400 13009KT P6SM FEW250
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KIPL
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near KIPL.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KIPL
- IATA
- IPL
- FAA LID
- IPL
- City
- Imperial
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- -54 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.8354, -115.5740
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,308 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 39m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
5 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
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.
- Imperial Valley RC Assn 1 — Imperial, CA · 5 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KIPL reported VFR conditions during about 98.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 353 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.0 kt, calm 16.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Feb | 99.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Mar | 99.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 99.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 98.4 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Dec | 97.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.4 kt |
| Feb | 5.6 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 7.8 kt |
| Jun | 7.2 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 5.9 kt |
| Sep | 5.3 kt |
| Oct | 5.3 kt |
| Nov | 4.5 kt |
| Dec | 4.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KIPL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Imperial County Airport in Imperial, CA 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KIPL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KIPL?+
KIPL has 4 runways — 08, 14, 26, 32; the longest is 5,308 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIPL report its own weather?+
Yes — Imperial County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIPL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KIPL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KIPL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KIPL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KIPL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Imperial County Airport (KIPL) 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 Imperial County Airport (KIPL)
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 Imperial County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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