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 calm, visibility 1/4 statute mile, sky obscured at 200 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 200 ft.
SPECI KLUK 131049Z 00000KT M1/4SM R21/2200V4500FT FG VV002 21/21 A2997 RMK AO2 RAB32E41 P0000
What changed at KLUK?
Since the 1024Z (6:24 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1024Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLUK
KLUK is currently LIFR with calm winds, visibility 1/4 statute mile, and a 200 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,250 ft (field elevation 483 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway 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 KLUK. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L | 3,802 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 03R | 6,101 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 07 | 5,127 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 21L | 6,101 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 21R | 3,802 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 25 | 5,127 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling 2,400 ft → 200 ft.
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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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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CMH UA /OV CMH/TM 1022/FL020/TP B38M/SK T017
CMH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1022Reported at 10:22 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK T017Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV 10 N CVG/TM 1020/FL040/TP B763/SK FV10
CVG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 10 N CVGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1020Reported at 10:20 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK FV10Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
HTS UA /OV ECB/TM 1002/FL390/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP
HTS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ECBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1002Reported at 10:02 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV CMH/TM 0933/FL020/TP E75L/SK B003 OVC/RM DURC
CMH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0933Reported at 09:33 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK B003 OVCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
LEX UA /OV HYK300007/TM 0918/FL020/TP CRJ9/SK CLR/RM DURC
LEX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HYK300007Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0918Reported at 09:18 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
HTS UA /OV YRK/TM 0909/FL370/TP A20N/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
HTS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV YRKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0909Reported at 09:09 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
PKB UA /OV HOC/TM 0901/FL370/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP
PKB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HOCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0901Reported at 09:01 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
LEX UA /OV I50/TM 0815/FL330/TP A321/TB LGT CHOP
LEX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV I50Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0815Reported at 08:15 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.⚠️ 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 a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 50 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: MVFR → LIFR
- 25
- 42%
- 21L/21R
- 29%
- 03L/03R
- 21%
- 07
- 8%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1035Z (6:35 AM EDT)
TAF KLUK 131035Z 1311/1406 00000KT 1SM BR SCT002 TEMPO 1311/1313 1/4SM FG VV001 FM131300 26005KT P6SM FEW040 FM132000 29007KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1320/1324 5SM -SHRA BKN035 FM140000 36005KT P6SM FEW040
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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
- 12h 57m
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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.
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- Cincinnati Silent Flyers - CSF Airfield , Cincinnati, OH · 13 mi
- East Fork Lake RC Club - Spillway/Dam , Batavia, OH · 15 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KLUK
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 2610 · 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)
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 Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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