Mobile Regional Airport (KMOB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mobile Regional Airport in Mobile, AL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mobile Regional Airport (KMOB) is a regional airport serving Mobile, AL at 219 ft. KMOB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (15, 18, 33, 36), longest 8,502 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 KMOB 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 24°C (75°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMOB 130556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/23 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02390233 10272 20239 403170228 51000
What changed at KMOB?
Since the 0456Z (11:56 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0456Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMOB
KMOB is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 219 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 KMOB. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 8,502 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 18 | 4,376 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 33 | 8,502 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 36 | 4,376 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 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMOB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mobile Regional Airport in Mobile, AL: 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 KMOB is headed.
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 KMOB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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HSA UA /OV PCU053041/TM 0221/FL380/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZHU
HSA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PCU053041Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0221Reported at 02:21 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
PIB UA /OV LBY089014/TM 0109/FL370/TP A20N/SK TOP 400/RM ZHU
PIB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBY089014Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0109Reported at 01:09 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 400Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV SJI301018/TM 0107/FL360/TP B739/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZHU
MOB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SJI301018Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0107Reported at 01:07 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMOB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMOB reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15
- 31%
- 36
- 29%
- 18
- 27%
- 33
- 13%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0524Z (12:24 AM CDT)
TAF KMOB 130524Z 1306/1406 19003KT P6SM SKC FM131400 31006KT P6SM SCT020 SCT250 FM131900 21007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 1319/1323 3SM TSRA BR BKN020CB FM140200 00000KT P6SM BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMOB
- IATA
- MOB
- FAA LID
- MOB
- City
- Mobile
- State
- Alabama
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 219 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.6912, -88.2428
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,502 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.75 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 32m
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Historical Flying Weather at KMOB
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMOB reported VFR conditions during about 79.3% 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 5.9 kt, calm 16.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.5 | 14.1 | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 66.2 | 15.7 | 9.6 | 8.6 |
| Mar | 71.0 | 15.9 | 7.9 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 75.8 | 15.4 | 5.5 | 3.2 |
| May | 84.3 | 11.7 | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 89.6 | 8.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 90.0 | 7.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 89.0 | 7.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 87.7 | 8.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 84.3 | 10.2 | 3.5 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 78.7 | 10.8 | 6.2 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 63.4 | 15.7 | 11.2 | 9.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 7.3 kt |
| Apr | 6.9 kt |
| May | 5.9 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.9 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 6.0 kt |
| Dec | 6.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMOB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Mobile Regional Airport in Mobile, AL 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 ↗
KMOB weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KMOB?+
KMOB has 4 runways: 15, 18, 33, 36; the longest is 8,502 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMOB report its own weather?+
Yes. Mobile Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMOB have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMOB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KMOB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMOB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMOB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Mobile Regional Airport (KMOB) 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 Mobile Regional Airport (KMOB)
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 Mobile Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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