Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (KLUK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field in Cincinnati, OH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (KLUK) is a regional airport serving Cincinnati, OH at 483 ft. KLUK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (03L, 03R, 07, 21L) — longest 6,101 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 KLUK 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 northeast (050°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLUK 290153Z 05003KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP080 T02330206
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Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KLUK
KLUK is currently VFR with winds from 050° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03L, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 483 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 KLUK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03LFAV | 3,802 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 03R | 6,101 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 07 | 5,127 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 21L | 6,101 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 21R | 3,802 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 25 | 5,127 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 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 4→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLUK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field in Cincinnati, OH: 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 KLUK 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 KLUK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CVG UA /OV CVG360008/TM 2254/FLDURC/TP CRJ9/SK B042 BKN T051
CVG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVG360008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2254Reported at 22:54 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK B042 BKN T051Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV MRT/TM 2251/FL100/TP C750/TB MOD TURB
CMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MRTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2251Reported at 22:51 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP C750Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD TURBTurbulence: moderate turb.Show raw report
SDF UA /OV JVY/TM 2159/FL170/TP CRJ7/TB NEG 230-170
SDF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JVYLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2159Reported at 21:59 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG 230-170Turbulence: none reported 23,000–17,000 ft.Show raw report
LEX UA /OV LEX/TM 2158/FL150/TP E170/TB OCNL LGT CHOP BLO 150
LEX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEXLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2158Reported at 21:58 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOP BLO 150Turbulence: occasional light chop blo 150.Show raw report
HTS UA /OV HTS240010/TM 2117/FL050/TP SF50/SK BKN 060/TA 21/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC
HTS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HTS240010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2117Reported at 21:17 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP SF50Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN 060Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA 21Outside air temperature, °C.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
SDF UA /OV SDF/TM 2109/FLDURD/TP E170/SK B034
SDF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SDFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2109Reported at 21:09 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.SK B034Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV CVG270005/TM 2105/FLDURC/TP B738/SK SCT050/RM CLR ABV
CVG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVG270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2105Reported at 21:05 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT050Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM CLR ABVRemarks.Show raw report
HTS UA /OV HTS/TM 2038/FLDURD/TP SF50/SK BKN035
HTS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HTSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2038Reported at 20:38 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP SF50Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN035Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLUK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLUK reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21L/21R
- 32%
- 25
- 27%
- 03L/03R
- 23%
- 07
- 18%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KLUK 282320Z 2900/2924 01004KT P6SM SCT250 TEMPO 2908/2912 3SM BR FM291500 36010KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLUK
- IATA
- LUK
- FAA LID
- LUK
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 483 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.1024, -84.4189
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,101 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 47m
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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
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.
- Queen City U-Controliners - Lunken Airport — Cincinnati, OH · 1 mi
- Cincinnati Silent Flyers - CSF Airfield — Cincinnati, OH · 13 mi
- East Fork Lake RC Club - Spillway/Dam — Batavia, OH · 15 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLUK reported VFR conditions during about 78.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 265 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 31.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.4 | 29.3 | 6.5 | 1.9 |
| Feb | 69.7 | 21.9 | 6.7 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 77.3 | 17.0 | 3.7 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 83.0 | 13.2 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| May | 78.3 | 14.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 82.3 | 12.7 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 79.5 | 14.4 | 3.9 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 80.4 | 13.5 | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 77.7 | 13.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 76.1 | 14.2 | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 73.1 | 18.8 | 4.5 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 61.5 | 29.3 | 6.6 | 2.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.4 kt |
| Mar | 6.3 kt |
| Apr | 6.0 kt |
| May | 4.7 kt |
| Jun | 4.4 kt |
| Jul | 3.7 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.5 kt |
| Oct | 4.4 kt |
| Nov | 4.9 kt |
| Dec | 5.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLUK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field in Cincinnati, OH 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 ↗
KLUK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLUK?+
KLUK has 6 runways — 03L, 03R, 07, 21L, 21R, 25; the longest is 6,101 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLUK report its own weather?+
Yes — Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLUK have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLUK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLUK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLUK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLUK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (KLUK) 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 Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (KLUK)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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