Laramie Regional Airport (KLAR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Laramie Regional Airport in Laramie, WY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Laramie Regional Airport (KLAR) is a regional airport serving Laramie, WY at 7,284 ft. KLAR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 12, 21, 30), longest 8,503 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 KLAR 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 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 30.18 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLAR 130553Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP116 60000 T01220067 10222 20122 58001
What changed at KLAR?
Since the 0453Z (10:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLAR
KLAR is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,350 ft (field elevation 7,284 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 KLAR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 6,301 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 21 | 8,503 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 9 kt left |
| 03 | 8,503 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 9 kt right |
| 30 | 6,301 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→10 kt, ceiling 9,000 ft → unlimited.
KLAR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Laramie Regional Airport in Laramie, WY: 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 KLAR 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 KLAR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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DEN UA /OV DEN255039/TM 0258/FL220/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP/RM CONNR SID ZDVWC
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DEN255039Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0258Reported at 02:58 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM CONNR SID ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
EIK UA /OV DEN310025 /TM 0145 /FLUNKN /TP C182 /SK FEW140 /TB NEG /RM SMOOTH
EIK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DEN310025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0145Reported at 01:45 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP C182Aircraft type reporting.SK FEW140Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
EGE UA /OV RLG209011/TM 0013/FL140/TP GLF6/TB OCNL LGT /RM ZDVWC
EGE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RLG209011Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP GLF6Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.RM ZDVWCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLAR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLAR reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 49 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 21
- 52%
- 12
- 27%
- 30
- 14%
- 03
- 7%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KLAR 130520Z 1306/1406 15015KT P6SM SCT250 FM131200 19010KT P6SM SKC FM131600 21018G30KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200 PROB30 1321/1403 VRB25G35KT -TSRA BKN060CB OVC100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLAR
- IATA
- LAR
- FAA LID
- LAR
- City
- Laramie
- State
- Wyoming
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 7,284 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.3121, -105.6750
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,503 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.475 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 19h 5m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Laramie Barnstormers R/C Club - 3rd St , Laramie, WY · 5 mi
- Laramie Barnstormers R/C Club - Hwy 287 , Laramie, WY · 6 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KLAR
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLAR reported VFR conditions during about 92.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 316 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; April had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.6 kt, calm 4.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Feb | 88.8 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Mar | 88.2 | 5.5 | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 85.2 | 7.9 | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| May | 87.8 | 7.5 | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 97.1 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 97.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 97.9 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 95.2 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 90.6 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Nov | 92.1 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 89.3 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 2.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11.0 kt |
| Feb | 12.4 kt |
| Mar | 11.5 kt |
| Apr | 11.7 kt |
| May | 10.7 kt |
| Jun | 10.2 kt |
| Jul | 8.5 kt |
| Aug | 8.6 kt |
| Sep | 9.1 kt |
| Oct | 10.4 kt |
| Nov | 11.2 kt |
| Dec | 11.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLAR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Laramie Regional Airport in Laramie, WY 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 ↗
KLAR weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLAR?+
KLAR has 4 runways: 03, 12, 21, 30; the longest is 8,503 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLAR report its own weather?+
Yes. Laramie Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLAR have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLAR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KLAR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLAR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLAR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Laramie Regional Airport (KLAR) 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 Laramie Regional Airport (KLAR)
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 Laramie Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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