Metropolis Municipal Airport (KM30) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Metropolis Municipal Airport in Metropolis, IL, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPAH) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Metropolis Municipal Airport (KM30) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Metropolis, IL at 384 ft. KM30 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPAH, about 7 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 4,002 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 124.175. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPAH, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPAH, 7.4 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (040°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPAH 290553Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 25/22 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02500222 10300 20250 403390250 53018 $
What changed at KPAH (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KM30
Based on the nearest station (KPAH), KM30 is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 384 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 KM30. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 4,002 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 18 | 4,002 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 4 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 4→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KM30 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Metropolis Municipal Airport in Metropolis, IL: 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 KM30 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 KM30
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPAH reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,600 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 36
- 61%
- 18
- 39%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KPAH 290520Z 2906/3006 04004KT P6SM FEW150 FM291300 02006KT P6SM SKC FM300100 04003KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- M30
- City
- Metropolis
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 384 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.1824, -88.7507
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPAH
- TAF
- Nearest KPAH
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 23m
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KM30 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KM30?+
KM30 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 4,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KM30 come from?+
Metropolis Municipal Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPAH, about 7 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KM30 can differ.
Does KM30 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPAH TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KM30 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KM30 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KM30 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Metropolis Municipal Airport (KM30)
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