Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Las Cruces International Airport in Las Cruces, NM, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU) is a regional airport serving Las Cruces, NM at 4,456 ft. KLRU reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 08, 12, 22) — longest 7,506 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 KLRU 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 south (190°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 36°C (97°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLRU 290155Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 36/05 A2992 RMK AO2 T03610046
What changed at KLRU?
Since the 0135Z (7:35 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLRU
KLRU is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,050 ft (field elevation 4,456 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 KLRU. 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 | 7,501 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 12 | 7,506 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 26 | 6,069 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 08 | 6,069 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 30 | 7,506 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 04 | 7,501 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 4 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 12→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLRU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Las Cruces International Airport in Las Cruces, NM: 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 KLRU 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 KLRU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ELP UA /OV ELP125030/TM 2239/FL180/TP A320/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZAB/FDCS
ELP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELP125030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2239Reported at 22:39 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZAB/FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLRU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLRU reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 12
- 37%
- 08
- 19%
- 22
- 16%
- 04
- 12%
- 26
- 10%
- 30
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2332Z (5:32 PM MDT)
TAF KLRU 282332Z 2900/2924 20008KT P6SM FEW100 FM290400 32008KT P6SM SKC FM291600 11008KT P6SM SCT100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLRU
- IATA
- LRU
- FAA LID
- LRU
- City
- Las Cruces
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,456 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.2894, -106.9220
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,506 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 3m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
1 airport25–50 NM
8 airports+2 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.
- MVMAC - Mesilla Valley MAC - Meerschiedt Recreation Center - indoor — Las Cruces, NM · 10 mi
- MVMAC - Mesilla Valley MAC - Las Cruces Air Park — Las Cruces, NM · 13 mi
- Cruces Aeromodeling Alliance - Jornada Flying Field — Las Cruces, NM · 18 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLRU reported VFR conditions during about 97.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 348 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.7 kt, calm 14.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96.3 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Feb | 97.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Mar | 98.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 99.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 99.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 98.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 97.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 98.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 97.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Dec | 96.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2 kt |
| Feb | 7.4 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.1 kt |
| May | 8.4 kt |
| Jun | 7.6 kt |
| Jul | 5.9 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.3 kt |
| Oct | 5.8 kt |
| Nov | 5.5 kt |
| Dec | 5.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLRU airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Las Cruces International Airport in Las Cruces, NM shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLRU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLRU?+
KLRU has 6 runways — 04, 08, 12, 22, 26, 30; the longest is 7,506 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLRU report its own weather?+
Yes — Las Cruces International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLRU have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLRU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLRU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLRU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLRU airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU) 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 Las Cruces International Airport (KLRU)
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 Las Cruces International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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