Laramie Regional Airport (KLAR) Aviation Weather: METAR & TAF
As of 12:53 AM MDT, Oct 28, KLAR is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported.
Live aviation weather for Laramie Regional Airport in Laramie, WY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Laramie Regional Airport (KLAR) is a regional airport serving Laramie, WY at a field elevation of 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. It has 2 physical runways (03/21, 12/30), the longest 8,503 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 2°C (36°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLAR 280653Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP104 T00221050 401391017
What changed at KLAR?
Since the 0553Z (11:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0553Z (11:53 PM MDT) report, conditions are holding steady.
Current pilot readout for KLAR
KLAR is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. the wind favors southwest-facing runway ends (21). Density altitude is approximately 7,400 ft (field elevation 7,284 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
KLAR 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 LAR in the 12 months to October 2026. Delays here come from the airlines or from programs at other airports rather than from LAR's own airspace.
KLAR reported VFR in 92% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 316 flyable days a year. August is the most reliable month and April the least, with IFR or worse 7% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually fog and low visibility rather than low ceilings (visibility under 3 miles 3% of hours, ceilings under 1,000 ft 1%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 21 had the best headwind 43% of the time, runway 12 26%, and winds were calm 8% of hours. Winds most often blow from the west. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in 2% of hours.
Snow fell on about 71 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 1. From December to February KLAR was IFR or worse 6% of the time, against 1% from June to August.
Thunderstorms were reported on about 47 days a year. 73% of storm hours fall in June, July and August, peaking in July when storms were in the air 2% of the time.
Field elevation is 7,284 ft, but on a median summer afternoon the air performs like 9,795 ft, 2,511 ft higher. Plan for a longer takeoff roll and a weaker climb from June to August.
Sources: FAA ATCSCC advisories, hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 8,503 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 12 | 6,301 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 30 | 6,301 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 03 | 8,503 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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KLAR runways
2 physical runways · 4 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 03/218,503 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KLARWind
- 03
- 5 kt tailwind · 2 kt crosswind from right
- 21
- 5 kt headwind · 2 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 12/306,301 × 100 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KLARWind
- 12
- 2 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind from right
- 30
- 2 kt tailwind · 5 kt crosswind from left
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 9→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLAR 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 KLAR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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RWL UA /OV CKW105044/TM 0215/FL143/TP E75L/SK TOP340/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-14
RWL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CKW105044Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL143Altitude: 14,300 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP340Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWC-14Remarks.Show raw report
EGE UA /OV RLG296017/TM 0202/FL340/TP A21N/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-05
EGE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RLG296017Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0202Reported at 02:02 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZDVWC-05Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 50 NW DEN/TM 0146/FL160/TP B190/TB MOD TB
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 50 NW DENLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0146Reported at 01:46 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD TBTurbulence: moderate tb.Show raw report
CPR UA /OV CPR180025/TM 0115/FL125/TP C208/SK BKN125-TOP140/TA M07/IC TRACE RIME/RM DURD
CPR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CPR180025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0115Reported at 01:15 UTC.FL125Altitude: 12,500 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN125-TOP140Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA M07Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE RIMEIcing: trace rime.RM DURDRemarks.⚠️ 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 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 35 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 12
- 40%
- 21
- 38%
- 03
- 11%
- 30
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KLAR 280520Z 2806/2906 18008KT P6SM FEW200 FM280900 19012KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/25035KT FM281200 23012KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/27035KT FM281500 25012KT P6SM FEW200 FM281800 26015G25KT P6SM FEW250 FM282300 26010KT P6SM SCT250
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KLAR's own weather station.
Wind is 26° off runway 21, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 8,503 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 03/21, 12/30 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- Oct - Apr Daily 0600-1900 local; May-Sept Daily 0700-1900 local
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Other services
- Air freight · Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental
- Control tower
- None
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- 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
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 8,503 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.475 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 16h 58m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 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.
- 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.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
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Pilot PIREPs for Laramie Regional Airport (KLAR)
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