Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Monroe Regional Airport in Monroe, LA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU) is a regional airport serving Monroe, LA at 79 ft. KMLU reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 14, 18, 22) — longest 7,504 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 KMLU 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 west-southwest (250°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (93°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMLU 290053Z 25008KT 10SM CLR 34/21 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP100 T03390211
What changed at KMLU?
Since the 2353Z (6:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2353Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMLU
KMLU is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 79 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 KMLU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 7,504 ft | PEM | 7 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 32 | 6,301 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 14 | 6,301 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 04 | 7,504 ft | PEM | 7 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMLU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Monroe Regional Airport in Monroe, LA: 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 KMLU 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 KMLU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GGG UA /OV EMG100030/TM 2328/FL410/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CAT/RM ZFW86
GGG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EMG100030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2328Reported at 23:28 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CATTurbulence: continuous light clear-air turbulence.RM ZFW86Remarks.Show raw report
AEX UA /OV AEX135020/TM 2219/FL430/TP GLF6/TB MOD CHOP FL430/RM ZHU
AEX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AEX135020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2219Reported at 22:19 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP GLF6Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP FL430Turbulence: moderate chop fl430.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
HEZ UA /OV HEZ/TM 2204/FL450/TP GLF6/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZHU
HEZ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HEZLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2204Reported at 22:04 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP GLF6Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
MLU UA /OV MLU140010/TM 2013/FL047/TP BE9L/SK SCT047/RM DURC
MLU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLU140010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2013Reported at 20:13 UTC.FL047Altitude: 4,700 ft MSL.TP BE9LAircraft type reporting.SK SCT047Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
MLU UA /OV MLU320015/TM 1937/FL080/TP C25B/SK BKN050-TOP080/RM DURD
MLU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLU320015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1937Reported at 19:37 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.SK BKN050-TOP080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMLU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMLU reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,700 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 60%
- 32
- 18%
- 04
- 15%
- 14
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KMLU 282320Z 2900/2924 23004KT P6SM SKC FM291500 25006KT P6SM FEW035 SCT250 FM292000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMLU
- IATA
- MLU
- FAA LID
- MLU
- City
- Monroe
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 79 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.5109, -92.0377
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,504 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.05 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- now
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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.
- Back of the Bend Flying Club - Buckhorn Bend Loop Rd — Monroe, LA · 9 mi
- Northeast Aero RC Club - Sheriff Fewell Rd — West Monroe, LA · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMLU reported VFR conditions during about 79.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 262 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 24.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73.0 | 14.6 | 7.8 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 68.4 | 18.6 | 9.4 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 77.4 | 14.6 | 6.0 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 80.4 | 13.6 | 4.7 | 1.3 |
| May | 83.2 | 11.9 | 3.9 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 89.2 | 7.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 89.3 | 6.7 | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 89.5 | 6.1 | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Sep | 85.6 | 8.9 | 4.1 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 82.8 | 8.7 | 5.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 76.4 | 11.5 | 7.5 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 67.3 | 17.6 | 9.2 | 5.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.0 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 6.4 kt |
| Apr | 6.1 kt |
| May | 5.0 kt |
| Jun | 4.3 kt |
| Jul | 3.9 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 4.3 kt |
| Nov | 4.7 kt |
| Dec | 5.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMLU airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Monroe Regional Airport in Monroe, LA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KMLU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMLU?+
KMLU has 6 runways — 04, 14, 18, 22, 32, 36; the longest is 7,504 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMLU report its own weather?+
Yes — Monroe Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMLU have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMLU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMLU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMLU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMLU airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU) 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 Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Monroe Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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