Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (KLAW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport in Lawton, OK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (KLAW) is a regional airport serving Lawton, OK at 1,110 ft. KLAW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 8,599 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 KLAW 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 variable at 6 kt, gusting 18 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 38°C (101°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLAW 291853Z VRB06G18KT 10SM CLR 38/17 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP099 T03830167
What changed at KLAW?
Since the 1753Z (12:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1753Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLAW
KLAW is currently VFR with variable winds at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 4,200 ft (field elevation 1,110 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 KLAW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 6 kt, gusting 18 kt — light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 8,599 ft | CON | — | — |
| 35 | 8,599 ft | CON | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 10→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLAW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport in Lawton, OK: 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 KLAW 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 KLAW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CSM UA /OV BFV270035/TM 1827/FL330/TP A321/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZFW49
CSM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFV270035Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1827Reported at 18:27 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZFW49Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLAW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLAW reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 86%
- 35
- 14%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (12:20 PM CDT)
TAF KLAW 291720Z 2918/3018 16011KT P6SM SCT080 SCT250 FM300200 14005KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250 FM301200 18005KT P6SM BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLAW
- IATA
- LAW
- FAA LID
- LAW
- City
- Lawton
- State
- Oklahoma
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,110 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.5677, -98.4166
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,599 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.75 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 44m
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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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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLAW reported VFR conditions during about 87.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 300 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.9 kt, calm 13.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84.1 | 9.8 | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 78.1 | 13.2 | 5.2 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 84.3 | 10.3 | 3.5 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 83.9 | 11.9 | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| May | 85.7 | 10.3 | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Jun | 93.8 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 96.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 96.3 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 91.3 | 6.4 | 1.9 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 88.7 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 85.8 | 9.1 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 79.0 | 11.7 | 4.4 | 4.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.6 kt |
| May | 8.5 kt |
| Jun | 8.3 kt |
| Jul | 7.0 kt |
| Aug | 7.1 kt |
| Sep | 6.9 kt |
| Oct | 7.6 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLAW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport in Lawton, OK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLAW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLAW?+
KLAW has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 8,599 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLAW report its own weather?+
Yes — Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLAW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLAW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLAW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLAW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLAW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (KLAW) 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 Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (KLAW)
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 Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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