Challis Airport (KLLJ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Challis Airport in Challis, ID, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Challis Airport (KLLJ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Challis, ID at 5,072 ft. KLLJ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 4,601 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.275. Track KLLJ 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 west (270°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLLJ 290255Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP069 T02831011 55003
What changed at KLLJ?
Since the 0155Z (7:55 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KLLJ
KLLJ is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,850 ft (field elevation 5,072 ft). KLLJ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KSMN, about 39 nm away.
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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 KLLJ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 4,601 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 12 kt right |
| 35 | 4,601 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 12 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 5→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLLJ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Challis Airport in Challis, ID: 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 KLLJ 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 KLLJ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BTM UA /OV CPN155040/TM 0034/FL170/TP E75L/TB OCNL MOD 155-165 /RM DURC /ZLC
BTM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CPN155040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0034Reported at 00:34 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD 155-165Turbulence: occasional moderate 15,500–16,500 ft.RM DURC /ZLCRemarks.Show raw report
DLN UA /OV DLN095025/TM 2233/FL360/TP B39M/SK TOP 390/ZLC
DLN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DLN095025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2233Reported at 22:33 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 390/ZLCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BOI UA /OV BOI360015/TM 2205/FL085/TP BN2P/WV MTN WAVE +/-20KTS
BOI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BOI360015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL085Altitude: 8,500 ft MSL.TP BN2PAircraft type reporting.WV MTN WAVE +/-20KTSWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.Show raw report
LWS UA /OV KBZN-LWS /TM 2134 /FL100 /TP C182 /TB CONS LGT
LWS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KBZN-LWSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2134Reported at 21:34 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP C182Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
IDA UA /OV DBS300035/TM 2124/FL320/TP A321/SK TOP 320/ZLC
IDA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DBS300035Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2124Reported at 21:24 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 320/ZLCSky 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 KLLJ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLLJ reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KLLJ
- IATA
- CHL
- FAA LID
- LLJ
- City
- Challis
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,072 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.5230, -114.2180
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,601 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSMN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Next sunset
- 23h 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
3 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLLJ reported VFR conditions during about 96.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 324 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.7 kt, calm 40.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.7 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 94.0 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 1.0 |
| Mar | 96.6 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Apr | 97.5 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| May | 98.0 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 94.4 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 94.7 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 97.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 96.7 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Dec | 91.6 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.0 kt |
| Feb | 3.1 kt |
| Mar | 4.2 kt |
| Apr | 5.2 kt |
| May | 5.2 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.4 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.3 kt |
| Oct | 3.1 kt |
| Nov | 2.7 kt |
| Dec | 2.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLLJ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLLJ?+
KLLJ has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 4,601 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLLJ report its own weather?+
Yes — Challis Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLLJ have a TAF?+
No — KLLJ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSMN, about 39 nm away.
Does KLLJ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLLJ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLLJ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Challis Airport (KLLJ)
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