Jerome County Airport (KJER) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Jerome County Airport in Jerome, ID, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Jerome County Airport (KJER) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Jerome, ID at 4,053 ft. KJER reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 5,002 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.225. Track KJER 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 (100°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJER 290353Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP085 T02440106
What changed at KJER?
Since the 0253Z (8:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KJER
KJER is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 6,150 ft (field elevation 4,053 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 KJER. 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 | 5,002 ft | ASPH-G | 11 kt head | 0 kt |
| 27 | 5,002 ft | ASPH-G | 11 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KJER weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Jerome County Airport in Jerome, ID: 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 KJER 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 KJER
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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LGU UA /OV MLD230025/TM 2350/FL350/TP A21N/SK TOP370-380 /ZLC
LGU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLD230025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2350Reported at 23:50 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.SK TOP370-380 /ZLCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KJER
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KJER reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 24 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 09
- 50%
- 27
- 50%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2340Z (5:40 PM MDT)
TAF KJER 282340Z 2900/2924 VRB05KT 6SM FU SCT040 BKN150 FM290900 23007KT 5SM FU SCT030
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KJER
- FAA LID
- JER
- City
- Jerome
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,053 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.7267, -114.4570
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.225 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Next sunset
- 22h 15m
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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
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RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KJER reported VFR conditions during about 92.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 311 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.6 kt, calm 6.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.4 | 8.4 | 5.1 | 9.2 |
| Feb | 85.0 | 6.6 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 92.0 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 94.0 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| May | 95.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 98.2 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 99.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.5 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 97.5 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 94.1 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Nov | 90.3 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 77.5 | 9.2 | 5.3 | 7.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.0 kt |
| Feb | 10.2 kt |
| Mar | 9.9 kt |
| Apr | 10.2 kt |
| May | 8.9 kt |
| Jun | 8.1 kt |
| Jul | 6.7 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 6.9 kt |
| Oct | 8.0 kt |
| Nov | 9.1 kt |
| Dec | 9.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KJER weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KJER?+
KJER has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 5,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KJER report its own weather?+
Yes — Jerome County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KJER have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KJER broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KJER does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KJER from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Jerome County Airport (KJER)
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