Hunt Field (KLND) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hunt Field in Lander, WY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hunt Field (KLND) is a regional airport serving Lander, WY at 5,586 ft. KLND reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (04, 22) — longest 5,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.15. Track KLND 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-southwest (240°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLND 290253Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP089 T02670094 55005
What changed at KLND?
Since the 0153Z (7:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 3 to 9 kt.
- Temperature down 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for KLND
KLND is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,200 ft (field elevation 5,586 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 KLND. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 5,000 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 04 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 3 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 6→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLND weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hunt Field in Lander, 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 KLND 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 KLND
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RWL UA /OV CKW090020/TM 2344/FL400/TP E55P/SK TOP 320/RM ZDVWC-34
RWL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CKW090020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2344Reported at 23:44 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 320Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-34Remarks.Show raw report
RIW UA /OV BOY082030/TM 2251/FL4701/TP GLF5/TB MOD CHOP 470 /ZLC
RIW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BOY082030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2251Reported at 22:51 UTC.FL4701Altitude: 47,000 ft MSL.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP 470 /ZLCTurbulence: moderate chop 470 /zlc.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLND
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLND reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 57%
- 04
- 43%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KLND 282320Z 2900/2924 11006KT P6SM FEW120 FM290100 32012G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 FM290400 20006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 FM291600 31008KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 2919/2924 VRB20G30KT 6SM -TSRA OVC080CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLND
- IATA
- LND
- FAA LID
- LND
- City
- Lander
- State
- Wyoming
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,586 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.8152, -108.7300
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 22h 50m
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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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2 airports50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLND reported VFR conditions during about 92.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 322 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; April had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 20.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.8 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 87.3 | 6.2 | 4.2 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 89.5 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 87.0 | 6.8 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| May | 88.5 | 7.6 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 97.1 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 98.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 98.3 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 95.5 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 90.0 | 6.4 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 92.0 | 3.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 90.9 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.9 kt |
| Feb | 4.7 kt |
| Mar | 5.9 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 6.3 kt |
| Jun | 6.5 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.9 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 4.7 kt |
| Nov | 4.6 kt |
| Dec | 4.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLND weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLND?+
KLND has 2 runways — 04, 22; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLND report its own weather?+
Yes — Hunt Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLND have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLND broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLND does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLND from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Hunt Field (KLND)
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