Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (KITH) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport in Ithaca, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (KITH) is a regional airport serving Ithaca, NY at 1,099 ft. KITH reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (14, 15, 32, 33), longest 6,977 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 KITH 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 9 kt, gusting 18 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 9,000 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, overcast at 14,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,000 ft.
METAR KITH 130256Z AUTO 16009G18KT 10SM BKN090 BKN110 OVC140 19/18 A2999 RMK AO2 RAE38 SLP150 60000 T01890178 58001
Current pilot readout for KITH
KITH is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 9 knots gusting 18, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 1,099 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KITH. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 2,018 ft | GRS | 8 kt head | 3 kt right (g7) |
| 14FAV | 6,977 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 4 kt right (g8) |
| 33 | 2,018 ft | GRS | 8 kt tail | 3 kt left (g7) |
| 32 | 6,977 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 4 kt left (g8) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 21 h: wind 3→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → 9,000 ft.
KITH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport in Ithaca, NY: 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 KITH 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 KITH
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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OYM UA /OV SLT/TM 0359/FL330/TP A21N/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZOB
OYM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0359Reported at 03:59 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
BGM UA /OV CFB/TM 0302/FL060/TP CRJ9/WX +RASH/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CFBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.WX +RASHWeather and flight visibility observed.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
ITH UA /OV ITH/TM 0238/FL310/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CHOP
ITH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: light to moderate chop.Show raw report
BFD UA /OV SLT/TM 0210/FL330/TP B712/TB MOD
BFD UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SLTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
OLE UA /OV OLE045015/TM 0209/FL110/TP CRJ7/TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110/RM ZOB
OLE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLE045015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0209Reported at 02:09 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110Turbulence: light chop - moderate 14,000–11,000 ft.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC290025/TM 0115/FL210/TP BCS3/TB LGT/RM ZOB
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC290025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0115Reported at 01:15 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC180020/TM 0056/FL290/TP CRJ9/TB CONS MOD CHOP 290/RM RIDE SMOOTHS OUT GOING EAST TO LIGHT CHOP
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC180020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0056Reported at 00:56 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOP 290Turbulence: continuous moderate chop 290.RM RIDE SMOOTHS OUT GOING EA…Remarks.Show raw report
BGM UA /OV RKA/TM 0046/FL350/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RKALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0046Reported at 00:46 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 350Turbulence: continuous light chop 350.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KITH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KITH reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14/15
- 58%
- 32/33
- 42%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2335Z (7:35 PM EDT)
TAF KITH 122335Z 1300/1324 19009G17KT 6SM -RA OVC028 FM130200 18010KT 4SM -RA BR OVC015 FM131200 18004KT 6SM BR BKN010 FM131400 28005KT P6SM BKN025 FM131800 27005KT P6SM SCT035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KITH
- IATA
- ITH
- FAA LID
- ITH
- City
- Ithaca
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,099 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.4910, -76.4584
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,977 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.175 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 125.175 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 17m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Ithaca RC Society - Lehman Alternative School , Ithaca, NY · 5 mi
- Ithaca RC Society - Houghton Rd , Ithaca, NY · 6 mi
- Ithaca Radio Control Society, Applegate Rd. , Ithaca, NY · 8 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KITH
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KITH reported VFR conditions during about 69.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 210 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 14.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.0 | 34.9 | 10.5 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 56.5 | 30.1 | 9.4 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 63.8 | 24.9 | 6.8 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 72.2 | 19.5 | 5.0 | 3.3 |
| May | 77.5 | 15.5 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 78.4 | 15.1 | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 82.5 | 12.6 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 78.1 | 15.8 | 4.4 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 75.9 | 16.9 | 4.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 70.5 | 20.5 | 5.4 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 67.0 | 24.5 | 5.7 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 50.5 | 35.4 | 10.0 | 4.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.3 kt |
| Feb | 8.4 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 6.2 kt |
| Jun | 5.5 kt |
| Jul | 4.9 kt |
| Aug | 4.9 kt |
| Sep | 5.1 kt |
| Oct | 6.3 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 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.
KITH airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport in Ithaca, NY 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KITH weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KITH?+
KITH has 4 runways: 14, 15, 32, 33; the longest is 6,977 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KITH report its own weather?+
Yes. Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KITH have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KITH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KITH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KITH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KITH airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (KITH) 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 Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (KITH)
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 Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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