Le Mars Municipal Airport (KLRJ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Le Mars Municipal Airport in Le Mars, IA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Le Mars Municipal Airport (KLRJ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Le Mars, IA at 1,197 ft. KLRJ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 5,056 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 125.525. Track KLRJ 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 east (080°) at 5 kt, gusting 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLRJ 290335Z AUTO 08005G11KT 10SM CLR A2992 RMK AO2
What changed at KLRJ?
Since the 0315Z (10:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 11 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KLRJ
KLRJ is currently VFR with winds from 080° at 5 knots gusting 11, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 5 knots. KLRJ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KSUX, about 24 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 KLRJ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 5,056 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 5 kt right (g10) |
| 18 | 5,056 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 5 kt left (g10) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLRJ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Le Mars Municipal Airport in Le Mars, IA: 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 KLRJ 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 KLRJ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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OFK UA /OV OFK/TM 2317/FL350/TP A20N/SK TOP 370-390
OFK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OFKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2317Reported at 23:17 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 370-390Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
OFK UA /OV OFK/TM 2314/FL260/TP E75L/SK TOP 350
OFK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OFKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2314Reported at 23:14 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 350Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FSD UA /OV FSD120008/TM 2243/FL030/TP PRM1/TB MOD-SEV 030
FSD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSD120008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2243Reported at 22:43 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP PRM1Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD-SEV 030Turbulence: moderate to severe 030.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLRJ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLRJ reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 11 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 85%
- 36
- 15%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KLRJ
- IATA
- LRJ
- FAA LID
- LRJ
- City
- Le Mars
- State
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,197 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.7780, -96.1937
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,056 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSUX
- AWOS/ASOS
- 125.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 55m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Wings RC Club - Le Mars Airport — Le Mars, IA · 0 mi
- Sooland RC Modelers - Sparling Field — Dakota City, NE · 29 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLRJ reported VFR conditions during about 80.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 263 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.5 kt, calm 17.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67.9 | 16.9 | 8.8 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 72.7 | 16.5 | 6.6 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 71.9 | 17.5 | 6.7 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 80.0 | 13.3 | 5.3 | 1.4 |
| May | 81.1 | 14.1 | 4.0 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 90.6 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 90.6 | 6.7 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 86.4 | 8.9 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 87.3 | 8.6 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 85.2 | 9.1 | 4.3 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 80.4 | 13.0 | 4.6 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 66.5 | 17.7 | 9.4 | 6.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 8.8 kt |
| Apr | 9.8 kt |
| May | 8.3 kt |
| Jun | 7.3 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.5 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 7.1 kt |
| Nov | 7.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLRJ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLRJ?+
KLRJ has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 5,056 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLRJ report its own weather?+
Yes — Le Mars Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLRJ have a TAF?+
No — KLRJ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSUX, about 24 nm away.
Does KLRJ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLRJ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLRJ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Le Mars Municipal Airport (KLRJ)
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 Le Mars Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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