Midland International Air and Space Port (KMAF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Midland International Air and Space Port in Midland, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Midland International Air and Space Port (KMAF) is a regional airport serving Midland, TX at 2,871 ft. KMAF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (04, 10, 16L, 16R), longest 9,501 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 KMAF 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 (180°) at 13 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (90°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMAF 130453Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP087 T03220133
What changed at KMAF?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0353Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMAF
KMAF is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 13 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,550 ft (field elevation 2,871 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 KMAF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16LFAV | 4,247 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 16R | 9,501 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 22 | 4,605 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 11 kt left |
| 10 | 8,302 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 12 kt right |
| 28 | 8,302 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 12 kt left |
| 04 | 4,605 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 11 kt right |
| 34L | 9,501 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 34R | 4,247 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 1 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 15→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMAF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Midland International Air and Space Port in Midland, TX: 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 KMAF 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMAF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMAF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16L/16R
- 62%
- 10
- 31%
- 04
- 3%
- 22
- 3%
- 34L/34R
- 1%
- 28
- 0%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KMAF 130520Z 1306/1406 17013G20KT P6SM FEW200
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KMAF
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KMAF.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMAF
- IATA
- MAF
- FAA LID
- MAF
- City
- Midland
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,871 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.9425, -102.2020
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 9,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.8 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 8m
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Nearby airports
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Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KMAF
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMAF reported VFR conditions during about 89.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 321 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.4 kt, calm 4.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87.9 | 5.5 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 85.1 | 7.5 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 88.9 | 6.6 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 89.4 | 8.0 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| May | 89.2 | 8.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Jun | 95.5 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 95.6 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 97.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 89.5 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Oct | 89.3 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 86.6 | 6.7 | 4.6 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 85.3 | 7.0 | 3.7 | 4.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.7 kt |
| Feb | 9.5 kt |
| Mar | 10.3 kt |
| Apr | 11.2 kt |
| May | 10.9 kt |
| Jun | 10.9 kt |
| Jul | 9.2 kt |
| Aug | 8.5 kt |
| Sep | 8.2 kt |
| Oct | 8.8 kt |
| Nov | 8.5 kt |
| Dec | 8.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMAF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Midland International Air and Space Port in Midland, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 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 ↗
KMAF weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMAF?+
KMAF has 8 runways: 04, 10, 16L, 16R, 22, 28, 34L, 34R; the longest is 9,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMAF report its own weather?+
Yes. Midland International Air and Space Port has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMAF have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMAF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMAF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMAF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMAF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Midland International Air and Space Port (KMAF) 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 Midland International Air and Space Port (KMAF)
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