Altus Air Force Base (KLTS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Altus Air Force Base in Altus, OK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Altus Air Force Base (KLTS) is a regional airport serving Altus, OK at 1,382 ft. KLTS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (17, 18L, 18R, 35) — longest 13,440 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 KLTS 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.
What changed at KLTS?
Since the 0255Z (9:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.78 → 29.80 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KLTS
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Track KLTS free on TelegramRunway 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 KLTS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18L | 9,001 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 18R | 13,440 ft | CON | — | — |
| 36L | 13,440 ft | CON | — | — |
| 36R | 9,001 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 176 | 3,500 ft | ASPH | — | — |
| 356 | 3,500 ft | ASPH | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 7→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLTS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Altus Air Force Base in Altus, OK: 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 KLTS 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 KLTS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
CDS UA /OV CDS260040/TM 0521/FL390/TP B737/TB MOD CHOP/RM -ZFW64
CDS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CDS260040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0521Reported at 05:21 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM -ZFW64Remarks.Show raw report
PVW UA /OV TURKI/TM 0518/FL390/TP B737/TB MOD/RM -ZFW47
PVW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TURKILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0518Reported at 05:18 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM -ZFW47Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLTS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLTS reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 18L/18R
- 91%
- 36L/36R/176/356
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0100Z (8:00 PM CDT)
TAF KLTS 290100Z 2901/3007 15012KT 9999 SCT200 510103 QNH2974INS BECMG 2909/2910 VRB06KT 9999 SCT150 QNH2983INS BECMG 2914/2915 17012KT 9999 FEW120 QNH2982INS TX41/2921Z TN23/2912Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLTS
- IATA
- LTS
- FAA LID
- LTS
- City
- Altus
- State
- Oklahoma
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,382 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.6671, -99.2667
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 13,440 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 27.35 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 11m
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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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50–100 NM
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KLTS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Altus Air Force Base in Altus, OK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 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 ↗
KLTS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLTS?+
KLTS has 8 runways — 17, 18L, 18R, 35, 36L, 36R, 176, 356; the longest is 13,440 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLTS report its own weather?+
Yes — Altus Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLTS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLTS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLTS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLTS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLTS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Altus Air Force Base (KLTS) 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 Altus Air Force Base (KLTS)
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 Altus Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
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