Indianapolis Regional Airport (KMQJ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Indianapolis Regional Airport in Indianapolis, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Indianapolis Regional Airport (KMQJ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Indianapolis, IN at 862 ft. KMQJ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 16, 25, 34) — longest 6,005 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 KMQJ 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 north-northeast (020°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,000 ft, scattered clouds at 4,800 ft, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMQJ 291755Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM SCT040 SCT048 27/19 A2997 RMK AO2 T02660186 $
What changed at KMQJ?
Since the 1735Z (1:35 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1735Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMQJ
KMQJ is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,400 ft (field elevation 862 ft). KMQJ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KIND, about 20 nm away.
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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 KMQJ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34FAV | 3,902 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 07 | 6,005 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 25 | 6,005 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 16 | 3,902 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 5 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 11→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMQJ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Indianapolis Regional Airport in Indianapolis, IN: 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 KMQJ 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 KMQJ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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IND UA /OV IND/TM 1704/FL040/TP B763/SK 040BKN060
IND UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV INDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1704Reported at 17:04 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK 040BKN060Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SBN UA /OV RWN/TM 1609/FL035/TP P32R/TB TB LGT
SBN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1609Reported at 16:09 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP P32RAircraft type reporting.TB TB LGTTurbulence: tb light.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV 5 N CVG/TM 1528/FLDURC/TP E75L/SK B032 BKN T045
CVG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5 N CVGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1528Reported at 15:28 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK B032 BKN T045Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV 9 N CVG/TM 1412/FLDURC/TP E75S/SK B028 BKN T050
CVG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 9 N CVGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1412Reported at 14:12 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.SK B028 BKN T050Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BAK UA /OV KBAK/TM 1401/FL013/TP BE36/SK BKN013
BAK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KBAKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1401Reported at 14:01 UTC.FL013Altitude: 1,300 ft MSL.TP BE36Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN013Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
IND UA /OV SHB/TM 1307/FL030/TP BE35/SK OVC030/RM DURD
IND UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SHBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1307Reported at 13:07 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP BE35Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 1254/FL380/TP A319/TB NEG
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1254Reported at 12:54 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
LOU UA /OV LOU/TM 1239/FLDURC/TP C172/SK OVC010
LOU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LOULocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1239Reported at 12:39 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC010Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMQJ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMQJ reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 25
- 28%
- 34
- 27%
- 07
- 24%
- 16
- 21%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMQJ
- FAA LID
- MQJ
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 862 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.8435, -85.8971
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KIND
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Sunset in
- 6h 58m
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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.
- Northeast Side Taildraggers R/C Aviation Club, Corp - 166th Street — Noblesville, IN · 13 mi
- Indianapolis RC Modelers - Blue River Air Park — Morristown, IN · 16 mi
- Anderson Extreme Flyers - Ridge Rd — Anderson, IN · 18 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMQJ reported VFR conditions during about 75.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 246 VFR flying days a year. September had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.6 kt, calm 16.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53.8 | 28.0 | 12.4 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 67.7 | 19.6 | 7.9 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 73.2 | 17.4 | 6.8 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 79.6 | 14.1 | 4.8 | 1.5 |
| May | 82.6 | 10.8 | 4.7 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 84.0 | 10.7 | 3.7 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 84.4 | 9.7 | 3.9 | 2.0 |
| Aug | 84.4 | 9.8 | 4.0 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 84.8 | 9.2 | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 77.9 | 13.6 | 6.0 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 73.7 | 17.3 | 6.8 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 55.2 | 28.9 | 10.1 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.2 kt |
| Feb | 8.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.5 kt |
| Apr | 8.1 kt |
| May | 6.7 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.3 kt |
| Oct | 6.3 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 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.
KMQJ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Indianapolis Regional Airport in Indianapolis, IN 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 ↗
KMQJ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMQJ?+
KMQJ has 4 runways — 07, 16, 25, 34; the longest is 6,005 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMQJ report its own weather?+
Yes — Indianapolis Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMQJ have a TAF?+
No — KMQJ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KIND, about 20 nm away.
Does KMQJ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMQJ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMQJ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMQJ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Indianapolis Regional Airport (KMQJ) 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 Indianapolis Regional Airport (KMQJ)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Indianapolis Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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