Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lee's Summit Municipal Airport in Lee's Summit, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lee's Summit, MO at 1,004 ft. KLXT reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 18, 29, 36) — longest 5,501 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 KLXT 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 west-southwest (240°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLXT 290053Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 29/26 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP104 T02890256 $
What changed at KLXT?
Since the 2353Z (6:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2353Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLXT
KLXT is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,950 ft (field elevation 1,004 ft). KLXT does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMKC, about 14 nm away.
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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 KLXT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 5,501 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 29 | 4,000 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 11 | 4,000 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 36 | 5,501 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLXT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lee's Summit Municipal Airport in Lee's Summit, MO: 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 KLXT 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 KLXT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MCI UA /OV MCI190020/TM 2352/FL120/TP B737/TB LGT 120-160/RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CW
MCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCI190020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 120-160Turbulence: light 12,000–16,000 ft.RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV KFSK-SGF /TM 2300 /FL055 /TP AA1 /TB NEG BLO 055 /RM DURC
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KFSK-SGFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2300Reported at 23:00 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 055Turbulence: none reported blo 055.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLXT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLXT reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 49%
- 11
- 29%
- 36
- 15%
- 29
- 7%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KLXT
- FAA LID
- LXT
- City
- Lee's Summit
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,004 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.9597, -94.3714
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMKC
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 25m
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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.
- Charles W Reed III Field - Lake Jacomo Park — Lee's Summit, MO · 2 mi
- Charles W Reed III Field - Lake Jacomo Park — Lee's Summit, MO · 2 mi
- The Pavilion at John Knox Village — LEES SUMMIT, MO · 3 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLXT reported VFR conditions during about 82.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 269 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.0 kt, calm 6.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.2 | 14.5 | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 76.7 | 13.9 | 5.7 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 75.8 | 15.3 | 6.1 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 81.9 | 11.4 | 4.8 | 1.9 |
| May | 83.5 | 10.7 | 4.2 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 92.7 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 92.8 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 91.6 | 4.9 | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 88.7 | 6.2 | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 84.2 | 9.4 | 4.2 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 81.4 | 10.9 | 5.0 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 69.3 | 17.0 | 8.0 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.7 kt |
| Feb | 9.0 kt |
| Mar | 9.5 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 6.5 kt |
| Aug | 6.3 kt |
| Sep | 6.7 kt |
| Oct | 7.8 kt |
| Nov | 8.6 kt |
| Dec | 8.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLXT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lee's Summit Municipal Airport in Lee's Summit, MO 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 ↗
KLXT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLXT?+
KLXT has 4 runways — 11, 18, 29, 36; the longest is 5,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLXT report its own weather?+
Yes — Lee's Summit Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLXT have a TAF?+
No — KLXT does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMKC, about 14 nm away.
Does KLXT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLXT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLXT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLXT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT) 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 Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (KLXT)
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 Lee's Summit Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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