Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport (KMEZ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport in Mena, AR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport (KMEZ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mena, AR at 1,080 ft. KMEZ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 17, 27, 35) — longest 5,485 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 KMEZ 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 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 35°C (95°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMEZ 291935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 35/22 A2987 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E AND SW T03490221
What changed at KMEZ?
Since the 1915Z (2:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1915Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMEZ
KMEZ is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 3,800 ft (field elevation 1,080 ft). KMEZ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFSM, about 48 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 KMEZ. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 5,485 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 17 | 5,001 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 27 | 5,485 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 35 | 5,001 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 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMEZ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport in Mena, AR: 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 KMEZ 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 KMEZ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DEQ UA /OV PGO120005/TM 1924/FL380/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZFW42
DEQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PGO120005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1924Reported at 19:24 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZFW42Remarks.Show raw report
LIT UA /OV LIT315035/TM 1829/FL510/TP B39M/SK TOPS FL510/WX TS/RM ZME
LIT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIT315035Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1829Reported at 18:29 UTC.FL510Altitude: 51,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.SK TOPS FL510Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX TSWeather and flight visibility observed.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
LIT UA /OV LIT315005/TM 1742/FL340/TP E50P/SK TOP 340/RM ZME
LIT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIT315005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1742Reported at 17:42 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP E50PAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 340Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
HOT UA /OV HOT225010/TM 1740/FL340/TP E170/TB OCNL CONS LGT CHOP/RM BTWN 320-340 MULT ACFT-ZME
HOT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HOT225010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1740Reported at 17:40 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional continuous light chop.RM BTWN 320-340 MULT ACFT-ZM…Remarks.Show raw report
TXK UA /OV TXK/TM 1658/FL080/TP F260/SK SCT 080/WX -RA/RM ZFW27
TXK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1658Reported at 16:58 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP F260Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT 080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.RM ZFW27Remarks.Show raw report
LIT UA /OV KLIT220006/TM 1559/FL020/TP C414/WX RA/RM DURD ILS04L KLIT
LIT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLIT220006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1559Reported at 15:59 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C414Aircraft type reporting.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURD ILS04L KLITRemarks.Show raw report
MLC UA /OV RRNET/TM 1502/FL280/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP 280/RM ZFW42
MLC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RRNETLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1502Reported at 15:02 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 280Turbulence: continuous light chop 280.RM ZFW42Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMEZ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMEZ reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 67%
- 09
- 28%
- 35
- 5%
- 17
- 0%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMEZ
- IATA
- UMZ
- FAA LID
- MEZ
- City
- Mena
- State
- Arkansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,080 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.5454, -94.2027
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,485 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFSM
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 27m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
1 airport25–50 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.
- Mena Radio Control Flying Club - Polk Rd — Mena, AR · 6 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMEZ reported VFR conditions during about 76.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 255 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.3 kt, calm 43.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69.9 | 16.9 | 7.5 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 63.3 | 21.9 | 9.3 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 71.8 | 18.4 | 6.3 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 76.0 | 17.1 | 4.3 | 2.7 |
| May | 74.5 | 18.3 | 4.2 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 82.4 | 12.6 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 85.6 | 10.2 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Aug | 83.4 | 10.7 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 77.4 | 13.8 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 75.4 | 14.8 | 6.2 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 71.5 | 18.3 | 6.4 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 63.2 | 20.5 | 9.2 | 7.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2 kt |
| Feb | 4.5 kt |
| Mar | 4.5 kt |
| Apr | 4.5 kt |
| May | 3.3 kt |
| Jun | 2.8 kt |
| Jul | 2.4 kt |
| Aug | 2.1 kt |
| Sep | 2.1 kt |
| Oct | 2.8 kt |
| Nov | 3.3 kt |
| Dec | 3.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMEZ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport in Mena, AR 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 ↗
KMEZ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMEZ?+
KMEZ has 4 runways — 09, 17, 27, 35; the longest is 5,485 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMEZ report its own weather?+
Yes — Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMEZ have a TAF?+
No — KMEZ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFSM, about 48 nm away.
Does KMEZ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMEZ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMEZ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMEZ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport (KMEZ) 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 Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport (KMEZ)
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 Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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