Mc Alester Regional Airport (KMLC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mc Alester Regional Airport in Mc Alester, OK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mc Alester Regional Airport (KMLC) is a regional airport serving Mc Alester, OK at 770 ft. KMLC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (02, 20) — longest 5,602 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.125. Track KMLC 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 (170°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMLC 290153Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 32/24 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP087 T03170239
Current pilot readout for KMLC
KMLC is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,100 ft (field elevation 770 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 KMLC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20FAV | 5,602 ft | CONC-F | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 02 | 5,602 ft | CONC-F | 3 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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KMLC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mc Alester Regional Airport in Mc Alester, OK: 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 KMLC 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 KMLC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TQH UA /OV TQH180010/TM 0004/FL210/TP E545/IC LGT RIME 210-230/RM DURC ZME
TQH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TQH180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.IC LGT RIME 210-230Icing: light rime 21,000–23,000 ft.RM DURC ZMERemarks.Show raw report
TUL UA /OV TUL020020/TM 2055/FL160/TP PC12/TA M03/IC LGT CLR 200-160/RM ZKCFDC/OH
TUL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TUL020020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2055Reported at 20:55 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M03Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT CLR 200-160Icing: light clear 20,000–16,000 ft.RM ZKCFDC/OHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMLC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 80%
- 02
- 20%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2325Z (6:25 PM CDT)
TAF KMLC 282325Z 2900/2924 16005KT P6SM BKN150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMLC
- IATA
- MLC
- FAA LID
- MLC
- City
- Mc Alester
- State
- Oklahoma
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 770 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.8824, -95.7835
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,602 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 24m
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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, KMLC reported VFR conditions during about 82.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 272 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.9 kt, calm 18.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.0 | 14.5 | 6.4 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 69.8 | 17.7 | 8.2 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 77.9 | 15.7 | 4.9 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 80.5 | 14.0 | 4.0 | 1.5 |
| May | 81.8 | 13.7 | 3.3 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 92.4 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 95.0 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 94.4 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 89.1 | 7.1 | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 83.4 | 10.0 | 4.8 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 80.7 | 13.2 | 4.8 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 72.0 | 16.2 | 6.8 | 5.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.2 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.1 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.4 kt |
| Oct | 5.4 kt |
| Nov | 6.2 kt |
| Dec | 6.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMLC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMLC?+
KMLC has 2 runways — 02, 20; the longest is 5,602 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMLC report its own weather?+
Yes — Mc Alester Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMLC have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMLC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMLC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMLC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Mc Alester Regional Airport (KMLC)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Mc Alester Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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