Lewis University Airport (KLOT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lewis University Airport in Chicago/Romeoville, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lewis University Airport (KLOT) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Chicago/Romeoville, IL at 679 ft. KLOT reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 09, 20, 27), longest 6,500 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 KLOT 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 north (360°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLOT 130755Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A2998 RMK AO2
What changed at KLOT?
Since the 0735Z (2:35 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0735Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLOT
KLOT is currently VFR with winds from 360° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 679 ft). KLOT does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMDW, about 19 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 KLOT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 6,500 ft | CON | 9 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 09 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 9 kt left |
| 27 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 20 | 6,500 ft | CON | 9 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLOT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lewis University Airport in Chicago/Romeoville, IL: 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 KLOT 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 KLOT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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TIP UA /OV RBS/TM 0539/FL410/TP GLF5/TB CONS LGT CHOP
TIP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0539Reported at 05:39 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
ARP UAL1283 4156N 08703W 0223 F320 283/049KT TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL1283 4156N 08703W 022…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
PWK UA /OV OBK120045/TM 0215/FL320/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP
PWK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OBK120045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CH…Turbulence: continuous light chop occasional moderate chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLOT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLOT reported mostly VFR across 44 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 20
- 38%
- 27
- 23%
- 02
- 20%
- 09
- 19%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KLOT
- IATA
- LOT
- FAA LID
- LOT
- City
- Chicago/Romeoville
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 679 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.6073, -88.0962
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMDW
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 54m
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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 at KLOT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLOT reported VFR conditions during about 76.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 248 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.1 kt, calm 8.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.5 | 25.5 | 10.9 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 65.9 | 21.5 | 8.2 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 72.8 | 18.0 | 6.6 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 78.9 | 13.4 | 6.1 | 1.7 |
| May | 82.5 | 11.6 | 4.4 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 85.3 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 87.2 | 9.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 86.2 | 9.4 | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Sep | 83.4 | 10.8 | 4.0 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 79.4 | 13.1 | 5.9 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 72.5 | 19.5 | 5.2 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 54.4 | 27.6 | 11.4 | 6.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.3 kt |
| Feb | 9.2 kt |
| Mar | 9.5 kt |
| Apr | 9.9 kt |
| May | 8.4 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.5 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 7.8 kt |
| Nov | 8.8 kt |
| Dec | 8.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLOT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lewis University Airport in Chicago/Romeoville, IL 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 ↗
KLOT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLOT?+
KLOT has 4 runways: 02, 09, 20, 27; the longest is 6,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLOT report its own weather?+
Yes. Lewis University Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLOT have a TAF?+
No. KLOT does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMDW, about 19 nm away.
Does KLOT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KLOT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLOT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLOT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lewis University Airport (KLOT) 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 Lewis University Airport (KLOT)
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 Lewis University Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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