Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, AZ, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) is a regional airport serving Glendale, AZ at 1,085 ft. KLUF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03L, 03R, 21L, 21R) — longest 10,000 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 KLUF 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-southwest (200°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 39°C (102°F), altimeter 29.71 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLUF 290255Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 39/14 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP042 T03910141 55002 $
What changed at KLUF?
Since the 0155Z (6:55 PM MST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0155Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLUF
KLUF is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03L, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,500 ft (field elevation 1,085 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 KLUF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21LFAV | 9,912 ft | CON | 9 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 21R | 10,000 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 03L | 10,000 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 03R | 9,912 ft | CON | 9 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 23 h: wind 9→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLUF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, AZ: 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 KLUF 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLUF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLUF reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
- 21L/21R
- 78%
- 03L/03R
- 22%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2000Z (1:00 PM MST)
TAF KLUF 282000Z 2820/3002 20012KT 9999 BKN150 QNH2982INS BECMG 2823/2824 21012KT 9999 SCT150 QNH2974INS BECMG 3000/3001 23012KT 9999 SKC QNH2976INS TX43/2823Z TN32/2913Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLUF
- IATA
- LUF
- FAA LID
- LUF
- City
- Glendale
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,085 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.5350, -112.3830
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 134.925 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Next sunset
- 22h 44m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Central Arizona CL Club - Friendship Park — Avondale, AZ · 6 mi
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- Arizona R/C Society - Mustang Field — Surprise, AZ · 8 mi
KLUF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, AZ 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLUF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLUF?+
KLUF has 4 runways — 03L, 03R, 21L, 21R; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLUF report its own weather?+
Yes — Luke Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLUF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLUF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLUF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLUF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLUF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Luke Air Force Base (KLUF) 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 Luke Air Force Base (KLUF)
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