McAllen Miller International Airport (KMFE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
McAllen Miller International Airport (KMFE) is a regional airport serving McAllen, TX at 107 ft. KMFE reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 18, 31, 36) — longest 7,120 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 KMFE 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 southeast (130°) at 18 kt, gusting 23 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMFE 290153Z 13018G23KT 10SM CLR 32/23 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND 15027/0056 SLP097 T03170233
What changed at KMFE?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.79 → 29.82 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KMFE
KMFE is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 18 knots gusting 23, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 15 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,250 ft (field elevation 107 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 KMFE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 7,120 ft | ASP | 18 kt head | 3 kt left (g4) |
| 18 | 2,639 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 15 kt left (g20) |
| 36 | 2,639 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 15 kt right (g20) |
| 31 | 7,120 ft | ASP | 18 kt tail | 3 kt right (g4) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 12→18 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMFE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, 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 KMFE 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 KMFE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMFE reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 29 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 96%
- 18
- 4%
- 31
- 0%
- 36
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KMFE 282320Z 2900/2924 14014G25KT P6SM SKC FM290500 15013KT P6SM FEW250 FM291700 14010G20KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMFE
- IATA
- MFE
- FAA LID
- MFE
- City
- McAllen
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 107 ft
- Coordinates
- 26.1761, -98.2380
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,120 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.5 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 128.5 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 18m
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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.
- Tejas RC Association - Main Floodway — San Juan, TX · 6 mi
- Small Model Aircraft Society of Harlingen - Old Rebel Field Farm to Market 14 — Rio Hondo, TX · 22 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMFE reported VFR conditions during about 82.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.0 kt, calm 7.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.2 | 16.2 | 9.3 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 65.3 | 19.5 | 10.2 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 69.3 | 22.3 | 6.4 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 69.6 | 23.9 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| May | 73.3 | 23.3 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 86.4 | 12.0 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 90.0 | 8.5 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 95.8 | 3.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 91.8 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 88.2 | 8.8 | 2.4 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 78.1 | 13.3 | 6.2 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 66.4 | 18.6 | 9.3 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.0 kt |
| Feb | 9.3 kt |
| Mar | 10.2 kt |
| Apr | 10.6 kt |
| May | 10.8 kt |
| Jun | 10.0 kt |
| Jul | 10.4 kt |
| Aug | 9.0 kt |
| Sep | 7.0 kt |
| Oct | 7.4 kt |
| Nov | 7.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMFE airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, TX 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 ↗
KMFE weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMFE?+
KMFE has 4 runways — 13, 18, 31, 36; the longest is 7,120 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMFE report its own weather?+
Yes — McAllen Miller International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMFE have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMFE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMFE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMFE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMFE airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for McAllen Miller International Airport (KMFE) 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 McAllen Miller International Airport (KMFE)
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