Capital Region International Airport (KLAN) Aviation Weather: METAR, TAF & ATIS
As of 11:53 AM EDT, Oct 27, KLAN is currently VFR with winds from 090° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The FAA lists no ground stop or delay program for KLAN right now.
Live aviation weather for Capital Region International Airport in Lansing, MI, including METAR, TAF, ATIS, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Capital Region International Airport (KLAN) is a regional airport serving Lansing, MI at a field elevation of 860 ft. KLAN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 3 physical runways (06/24, 10L/28R, 10R/28L), the longest 8,506 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the east (090°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 30.37 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLAN 271553Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP288 T01220056
What changed at KLAN?
Since the 1453Z (10:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1453Z (10:53 AM EDT) report, conditions are holding steady.
Current pilot readout for KLAN
KLAN is currently VFR with winds from 090° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. the wind favors east-facing runway ends (06, 10L, 10R). Density altitude is approximately 150 ft (field elevation 860 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KLAN by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
The FAA issued no ground stop or ground delay program for LAN in the 12 months to October 2026. Delays here come from the airlines or from programs at other airports rather than from LAN's own airspace.
KLAN reported VFR in 74% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 230 flyable days a year. July is the most reliable month and January the least, with IFR or worse 20% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually a mix of low ceilings (under 1,000 ft 6% of hours) and low visibility (under 3 miles 6%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 24 had the best headwind 35% of the time, the west-facing ends (28L, 28R) 30%, and winds were calm 15% of hours. Winds most often blow from the west. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 69 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 8. From December to February KLAN was IFR or worse 18% of the time, against 4% from June to August.
LAN departures left within 15 minutes of schedule 78% of the time across 2,016 flights, June 2025 to May 2026. Before 9 AM departures did best (91%) and 3 to 6 PM did worst (65%).
Thunderstorms were reported on about 32 days a year. 55% of storm hours fall in June, July and August, peaking in July when storms were in the air 1% of the time.
Sources: FAA ATCSCC advisories, hourly observations 2006 to 2025, the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025 and BTS airline on-time data. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10LFAV | 3,601 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 10R | 8,506 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 06 | 5,003 ft | PEM | 3 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 24 | 5,003 ft | PEM | 3 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 28L | 8,506 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 28R | 3,601 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
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KLAN runways
3 physical runways · 6 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Status not monitoredRunway 06/245,003 × 120 ft · PEMCurrent useno stated-runway source at KLANWind
- 06
- 3 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind from right
- 24
- 3 kt tailwind · 2 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 10L/28R3,601 × 75 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KLANWind
- 10L
- 4 kt headwind · 0 kt crosswind
- 28R
- 4 kt tailwind · 0 kt crosswind
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 10R/28L8,506 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KLANWind
- 10R
- 4 kt headwind · 0 kt crosswind
- 28L
- 4 kt tailwind · 0 kt crosswind
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLAN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KLAN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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PTK UA /OV PTK270008/TM 1628/FL030/TP C700/SK SCT024-TOPUNKN/RM THIN LAYER AT 030
PTK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PTK270008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1628Reported at 16:28 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT024-TOPUNKNSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM THIN LAYER AT 030Remarks.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA050015/TM 1617/FL340/TP CRJ7/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWA050015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1617Reported at 16:17 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
MBS UA /OV MBS050012 /TM 1612 /FL050 /TP P28A /SK FEW050-TOPUNKN /WX HZ /TA 07 /WV 25812KT /TB NEG /RM INTMT CLDS LGT HZ SMOOTH
MBS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MBS050012Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1612Reported at 16:12 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK FEW050-TOPUNKNSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX HZWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 07Outside air temperature, °C.WV 25812KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM INTMT CLDS LGT HZ SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
BIV UA /OV PMM320030/TM 1319/FL200/TP CRJ7/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
BIV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PMM320030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1319Reported at 13:19 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
BIV UA /OV PMM360010/TM 1316/FL200/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP 230-200/RM DURD
BIV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PMM360010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1316Reported at 13:16 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOP 230-200Turbulence: occasional light chop 23,000–20,000 ft.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
MOP UA /OV MOP360020/TM 1208/FL250/TP PC12/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
MOP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOP360020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1208Reported at 12:08 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLAN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLAN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 6,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 24
- 48%
- 28L/28R
- 22%
- 10L/10R
- 16%
- 06
- 14%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1140Z (7:40 AM EDT)
TAF KLAN 271140Z 2712/2812 09005KT P6SM FEW070 BKN200 FM271600 11007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KLAN's own weather station.
Wind is 1° off runway 10R, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 8,506 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 06/24, 10L/28R, 10R/28L drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KLAN
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KLAN.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- 24 hours
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bulk, high pressure
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Charter · Flight instruction
- Control tower
- Yes
- Runway lights
- Sunset to sunrise
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLAN
- IATA
- LAN
- FAA LID
- LAN
- City
- Lansing
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 860 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.7776, -84.5857
- Runways
- 3 physical runways · 6 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 8,506 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.75 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Sunset in
- 5h 54m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KLAN
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLAN reported VFR conditions during about 74.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 230 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.3 kt, calm 12.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48.2 | 32.3 | 13.4 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 60.2 | 24.4 | 10.8 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 72.4 | 17.6 | 7.3 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 78.9 | 13.3 | 5.9 | 1.9 |
| May | 81.8 | 11.6 | 5.2 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 85.7 | 9.4 | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 88.1 | 8.4 | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 85.8 | 9.4 | 3.3 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 81.7 | 11.1 | 4.8 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 77.5 | 14.5 | 5.8 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 70.2 | 21.1 | 6.4 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 49.1 | 33.2 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.5 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 8.4 kt |
| Apr | 8.6 kt |
| May | 7.2 kt |
| Jun | 6.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 5.4 kt |
| Sep | 5.6 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 8.0 kt |
| Dec | 8.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLAN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
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Pilot PIREPs for Capital Region International Airport (KLAN)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Capital Region International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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