Muskegon County Airport (KMKG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Muskegon County Airport in Muskegon, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Muskegon County Airport (KMKG) is a regional airport serving Muskegon, MI at 629 ft. KMKG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 14, 24, 32), longest 6,500 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 KMKG 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.

VFR

Observed 0655Z (2:55 AM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

Wind

320° 7 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

Unlimited

Altimeter

29.94"

Temp / Dew

68°F / 20°C

dew 58°F / 14°C

Wind from the northwest (320°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR

METAR KMKG 130655Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02000144 $

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Since the 0555Z (1:55 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

No significant changes since the 0555Z report, conditions are holding steady.

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Current pilot readout for KMKG

KMKG is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 629 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 KMKG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
32FAV	6,100 ft	ASP	7 kt head	0 kt
24	6,500 ft	ASP	1 kt head	7 kt right
06	6,500 ft	ASP	1 kt tail	7 kt left
14	6,100 ft	ASP	7 kt tail	0 kt

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Over the last 23 h: wind 5→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.

KMKG weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Muskegon County Airport in Muskegon, MI: 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 KMKG is headed.

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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.

Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KMKG

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0224Z (10:24 PM EDT) · 9 NM E of KMKG · 34,000 ft MSL · A321

continuous moderate chop occasional mod clear-air turbulence

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MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 0224/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CAT/RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOP

MKG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV MKGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0224Reported at 02:24 UTC.

FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.

TP A321Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CA…Turbulence: continuous moderate chop occasional mod clear-air turbulence.

RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOPRemarks.

PIREP0223Z (10:23 PM EDT) · 82 NM SW of KMKG · 32,000 ft MSL · UAL1283

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ARP UAL1283 4156N 08703W 0223 F320 283/049KT TB MOD CHOP IC

ARP UAL1283 4156N 08703W 022…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

PIREP0215Z (10:15 PM EDT) · 86 NM SW of KMKG · 32,000 ft MSL · B38M

continuous light chop occasional moderate chop turbulence

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PWK UA /OV OBK120045/TM 0215/FL320/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP

PWK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV OBK120045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.

FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.

TP B38MAircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CH…Turbulence: continuous light chop occasional moderate chop.

PIREP0210Z (10:10 PM EDT) · 68 NM NE of KMKG · 33,000 ft MSL · A321

continuous light occasional moderate chop turbulence

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MOP UA /OV MOP320008/TM 0210/FL330/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB

MOP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV MOP320008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.

FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.

TP A321Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.

RM ZOBRemarks.

PIREP0206Z (10:06 PM EDT) · 60 NM W of KMKG · 36,000 ft MSL · BCS3

continuous light occasional moderate turbulence

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MWC UA /OV BAE090030/TM 0206/FL360/TP BCS3/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD

MWC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV BAE090030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0206Reported at 02:06 UTC.

FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.

TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.

PIREP0153Z (9:53 PM EDT) · 21 NM W of KMKG · 34,000 ft MSL · B739

continuous light to moderate chop turbulence

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MWC UA /OV BAE090070/TM 0153/FL340/TP B739/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP

MWC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV BAE090070Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0153Reported at 01:53 UTC.

FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.

TP B739Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.

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Recent aviation weather trends at KMKG

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KMKG reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,800 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.

Last 24 hours

VFR 100%

Wind avg/max: 7/14 kt

Max gust: -

Lowest ceiling: 3,800 ft

Lowest vis: -

Prevailing wind: SW

Category changes: 0

Last 7 days

VFR 98%MVFR 1%IFR 1%

Wind avg/max: 6/14 kt

Max gust: 21 kt

Lowest ceiling: 800 ft

Lowest vis: 7 sm

Prevailing wind: SE

Category changes: 7

Most recent change: IFR → VFR

Active Runway - past 30 days

24: 35%
32: 26%
14: 22%
06: 17%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)

TAF KMKG 130520Z 1306/1406 30006KT P6SM SKC FM131300 36006KT P6SM SCT150 FM131700 30012G20KT P6SM BKN150 FM140200 35006KT P6SM SKC

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type: Regional airport
ICAO: KMKG
IATA: MKG
FAA LID: MKG
City: Muskegon
State: Michigan
Country: United States
Elevation: 629 ft
Coordinates: 43.1695, -86.2382
Runways: 4
Longest runway: 6,500 ft
Weather reporting: Reports METAR
TAF: Published
ATIS: 124.3 MHz
CTAF: 126.25 MHz
Time zone: America/Detroit
Next sunset: 16h 44m

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Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Within 25 NM

9 airports

KFFXFremont Municipal AirportFremont, MI19 nm NEVFR METAR 34MIDe Witt Property AirportSpring Lake, MI4 nm S 39ZFlying-A-Ranch AirportFruitport, MI6 nm SE 5N7Hat FieldNunica, MI8 nm SE 33CJablonski AirportNunica, MI8 nm SE K3GMGrand Haven Memorial AirparkGrand Haven, MI8 nm S

+3 more within 25 NM

25–50 NM

7 airports

KBIVWest Michigan Regional AirportHolland, MI26 nm SVFR METAR KGRRGerald R. Ford International AirportGrand Rapids, MI36 nm SEVFR METAR · TAF KRQBRoben Hood AirportBig Rapids, MI46 nm NEVFR METAR KLDMMason County AirportLudington, MI48 nm NVFR METAR KLWASouth Haven Area Regional AirportSouth Haven, MI49 nm SVFR METAR 6MI7J P's FieldZeeland, MI26 nm SE

+1 more within 50 NM

50–100 NM

8 airports

KBEHSouthwest Michigan Regional AirportBenton Harbor, MI63 nm SVFR METAR KAZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International AirportKalamazoo, MI64 nm SEMVFR METAR · TAF KMBLManistee County Blacker AirportManistee, MI66 nm NVFR METAR · TAF KBTLBattle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg FieldBattle Creek, MI68 nm SEVFR METAR · TAF KAMNGratiot Community AirportAlma, MI68 nm EVFR METAR KMOPMount Pleasant Municipal AirportMount Pleasant, MI71 nm NEMVFR METAR

+2 more within 100 NM

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Historical Flying Weather at KMKG

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMKG reported VFR conditions during about 73.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 219 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.0 kt, calm 10.7% of the time.

VFR Score

Wind Score

Reliability Score

National VFR rank

#1328 of 1,400

Regional rank

#135

State rank

#48

Full historical breakdown

Daylight VFR

73.5%

MVFR

17.5%

IFR

6.9%

LIFR

3.3%

Est. VFR days/yr

219

Most VFR month

July

Fewest VFR month

January

Median ceiling

3,700 ft

Median visibility

10 sm

Calm wind

10.7%

Median wind

8 kt

Gusty hours

21.0%

Crosswind >15 kt

0.3%

Fog/mist days/yr

156

Thunderstorm days/yr

Summer density alt

1,930 ft

Flight category by month

VFRMVFRIFRLIFR

KMKG monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
Month	VFR %	MVFR %	IFR %	LIFR %
Jan	38.6	36.5	16.3	8.6
Feb	53.5	27.6	13.5	5.4
Mar	74.0	15.2	7.3	3.4
Apr	80.3	11.9	5.3	2.6
May	84.2	9.0	4.1	2.7
Jun	86.3	7.5	3.5	2.6
Jul	88.8	7.5	2.7	1.0
Aug	86.7	9.2	3.1	1.0
Sep	85.3	9.8	3.3	1.6
Oct	78.8	14.5	4.9	1.8
Nov	68.3	22.8	6.3	2.5
Dec	42.7	38.6	12.8	5.9

Average wind by month

KMKG average wind by month, 2006–2025
Month	Mean wind (kt)
Jan	9.1 kt
Feb	9.1 kt
Mar	8.8 kt
Apr	9.0 kt
May	7.6 kt
Jun	7.0 kt
Jul	6.3 kt
Aug	6.1 kt
Sep	6.5 kt
Oct	8.1 kt
Nov	9.1 kt
Dec	9.2 kt

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KMKG airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Muskegon County Airport in Muskegon, MI 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗

KMKG weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KMKG?+

KMKG has 4 runways: 06, 14, 24, 32; the longest is 6,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KMKG report its own weather?+

Yes. Muskegon County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KMKG have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KMKG broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KMKG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMKG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KMKG airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Muskegon County Airport (KMKG) 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 Muskegon County Airport (KMKG)

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