Lake City Gateway Airport (KLCQ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lake City Gateway Airport in Lake City, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lake City Gateway Airport (KLCQ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lake City, FL at 201 ft. KLCQ reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 10, 23, 28), longest 8,003 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 KLCQ 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLCQ 130615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/23 A3003 RMK AO2
What changed at KLCQ?
Since the 0555Z (1:55 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0555Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLCQ
KLCQ is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,050 ft (field elevation 201 ft). KLCQ does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGNV, about 34 nm away.
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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 KLCQ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 4,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 10 | 8,003 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 23 | 4,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 28 | 8,003 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLCQ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lake City Gateway Airport in Lake City, FL: 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 KLCQ 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 KLCQ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ORL UA /OV ORL360023/TM 0613/FL060/TP A21N/TB NEG
ORL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORL360023Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0613Reported at 06:13 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV TLH110045/TM 0421/FL430/TP E545/TB NEG
TLH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLH110045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0421Reported at 04:21 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV SZW/TM 0254/FL350/TP A20N/TB CONS LGT
TLH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SZWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0254Reported at 02:54 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
CRG UA /OV CRG/TM 0239/FL290/TP B789/TB LGT
CRG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0239Reported at 02:39 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B789Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV SZW170030/TM 0238/FL190/TP CRJ9/TB NEG
TLH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SZW170030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CTY UA /OV CTY220030/TM 0218/FL200/TP B739/TB NEG
CTY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CTY220030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0218Reported at 02:18 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV TLH/TM 0207/FL020/TP E145/SK CLR
TLH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0207Reported at 02:07 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
JAX UA /OV 10 S CRG/TM 0156/FL021/TP C172/SK CLR
JAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 10 S CRGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0156Reported at 01:56 UTC.FL021Altitude: 2,100 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky 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 KLCQ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLCQ reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,700 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 42%
- 28
- 24%
- 05
- 24%
- 10
- 10%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KLCQ
- IATA
- LCQ
- FAA LID
- LCQ
- City
- Lake City
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 201 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.1820, -82.5769
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGNV
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.675 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 8m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Lake City R/C - Dyal Ave , Lake City, FL · 8 mi
- Suwannee Valley RC Flying Club - Garrett Farms , Branford, FL · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KLCQ
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLCQ reported VFR conditions during about 81.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 271 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.0 kt, calm 31.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.6 | 11.3 | 5.5 | 6.6 |
| Feb | 72.4 | 11.4 | 7.5 | 8.7 |
| Mar | 79.7 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 83.5 | 9.0 | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| May | 87.2 | 6.7 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 86.9 | 7.2 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 88.5 | 6.3 | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 83.9 | 8.0 | 4.4 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 78.4 | 11.3 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Oct | 79.5 | 9.6 | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 75.5 | 9.7 | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Dec | 67.5 | 12.4 | 9.6 | 10.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7 kt |
| Feb | 4.8 kt |
| Mar | 4.9 kt |
| Apr | 4.7 kt |
| May | 4.2 kt |
| Jun | 3.5 kt |
| Jul | 3.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.2 kt |
| Sep | 3.3 kt |
| Oct | 4.0 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 4.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLCQ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lake City Gateway Airport in Lake City, FL 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 ↗
KLCQ weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLCQ?+
KLCQ has 4 runways: 05, 10, 23, 28; the longest is 8,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLCQ report its own weather?+
Yes. Lake City Gateway Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLCQ have a TAF?+
No. KLCQ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGNV, about 34 nm away.
Does KLCQ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KLCQ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLCQ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLCQ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lake City Gateway Airport (KLCQ) 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 Lake City Gateway Airport (KLCQ)
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 Lake City Gateway Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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