Kirksville Regional Airport (KIRK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Kirksville Regional Airport in Kirksville, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Kirksville Regional Airport (KIRK) is a regional airport serving Kirksville, MO at 966 ft. KIRK reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 18, 27, 36) — longest 6,005 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 KIRK 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 east-northeast (060°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KIRK 290255Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 27/23 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02670228 53015 TSNO $
What changed at KIRK?
Since the 0155Z (8:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.90 → 29.92 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KIRK
KIRK is currently VFR with winds from 060° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 966 ft). KIRK does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KOTM, about 61 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 KIRK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 1,370 ft | GRE | 5 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 36 | 6,005 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 18 | 6,005 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 27 | 1,370 ft | GRE | 5 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 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KIRK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kirksville Regional Airport in Kirksville, MO: 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 KIRK 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIRK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIRK reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,400 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 35%
- 36
- 25%
- 09
- 22%
- 27
- 18%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KIRK
- IATA
- IRK
- FAA LID
- IRK
- City
- Kirksville
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 966 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.0935, -92.5449
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KOTM
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 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
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
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KIRK reported VFR conditions during about 80.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 259 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.2 kt, calm 8.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65.4 | 16.8 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Feb | 74.7 | 13.7 | 7.0 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 73.2 | 15.7 | 7.0 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 80.7 | 11.3 | 4.9 | 3.1 |
| May | 82.9 | 9.9 | 4.6 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 88.9 | 6.5 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
| Jul | 88.8 | 5.8 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 86.5 | 7.2 | 3.6 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 84.5 | 7.7 | 4.4 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 82.5 | 10.5 | 4.8 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 78.5 | 12.8 | 5.3 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 63.5 | 19.5 | 9.2 | 7.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.0 kt |
| Feb | 8.2 kt |
| Mar | 8.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.8 kt |
| May | 7.1 kt |
| Jun | 6.4 kt |
| Jul | 5.3 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.8 kt |
| Oct | 7.2 kt |
| Nov | 7.9 kt |
| Dec | 7.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KIRK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Kirksville Regional Airport in Kirksville, MO 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 ↗
KIRK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KIRK?+
KIRK has 4 runways — 09, 18, 27, 36; the longest is 6,005 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIRK report its own weather?+
Yes — Kirksville Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIRK have a TAF?+
No — KIRK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KOTM, about 61 nm away.
Does KIRK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KIRK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KIRK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KIRK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Kirksville Regional Airport (KIRK) 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 Kirksville Regional Airport (KIRK)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Kirksville Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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