Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (KMEI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport in Meridian, MS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (KMEI) is a regional airport serving Meridian, MS at 297 ft. KMEI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 04, 19, 22) — longest 10,003 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 KMEI 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 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMEI 290358Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 27/26 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP100 T02720256
What changed at KMEI?
Since the 0258Z (9:58 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0258Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMEI
KMEI is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 297 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 KMEI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 10,003 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 22 | 5,052 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 04 | 5,052 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 01 | 10,003 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMEI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport in Meridian, MS: 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 KMEI 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 KMEI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MGM UA /OV MGM300030/TM 0016/FL350/TP A321/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-08
MGM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MGM300030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0016Reported at 00:16 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-08Remarks.Show raw report
PIB UA /OV LBY180010/TM 2318/FL410/TP CL60/SK TOP FL410/RM ZHU
PIB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBY180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2318Reported at 23:18 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP FL410Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV MOB/TM 2258/FLDURD/TP E145/SK CLR
MOB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky 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 KMEI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMEI reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 35%
- 19
- 24%
- 01
- 21%
- 04
- 20%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2331Z (6:31 PM CDT)
TAF KMEI 282331Z 2900/2924 25003KT P6SM SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMEI
- IATA
- MEI
- FAA LID
- MEI
- City
- Meridian
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 297 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.3326, -88.7519
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.475 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 9m
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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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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMEI reported VFR conditions during about 80.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 271 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.8 kt, calm 28.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.4 | 15.4 | 8.7 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 69.5 | 16.9 | 10.1 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 76.4 | 14.8 | 6.5 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 80.7 | 12.2 | 5.2 | 2.0 |
| May | 82.2 | 10.5 | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 88.0 | 7.6 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Jul | 87.3 | 6.4 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Aug | 86.6 | 7.4 | 3.7 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 85.5 | 8.7 | 4.2 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 82.8 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 77.9 | 11.6 | 6.9 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 66.2 | 17.2 | 10.9 | 5.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.6 kt |
| Feb | 6.3 kt |
| Mar | 6.1 kt |
| Apr | 5.8 kt |
| May | 4.6 kt |
| Jun | 4.1 kt |
| Jul | 3.6 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.8 kt |
| Oct | 4.1 kt |
| Nov | 4.6 kt |
| Dec | 5.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMEI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport in Meridian, MS 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 ↗
KMEI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMEI?+
KMEI has 4 runways — 01, 04, 19, 22; the longest is 10,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMEI report its own weather?+
Yes — Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMEI have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMEI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMEI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMEI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMEI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (KMEI) 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 Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (KMEI)
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 Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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