Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Monterey Regional Airport in Monterey, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) is a regional airport serving Monterey, CA at 257 ft. KMRY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (10L, 10R, 28L, 28R) — longest 7,175 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 KMRY 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 southwest (220°) at 8 kt, gusting 17 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,000 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,000 ft.
METAR KMRY 290154Z 22008G17KT 10SM OVC010 17/13 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01670133
What changed at KMRY?
Since the 0054Z (5:54 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 17 kt.
- Wind direction moved from 250° to 220°.
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Current pilot readout for KMRY
KMRY is currently MVFR with winds from 220° at 8 knots gusting 17, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10L, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 500 ft (field elevation 257 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 KMRY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28LFAV | 7,175 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 8 kt left (g16) |
| 28R | 3,503 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 8 kt left (g16) |
| 10L | 3,503 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 8 kt right (g16) |
| 10R | 7,175 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 8 kt right (g16) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,000 ft.
KMRY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Monterey Regional Airport in Monterey, CA: 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 KMRY 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMRY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMRY reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 30 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 28L/28R
- 92%
- 10L/10R
- 8%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2338Z (4:38 PM PDT)
TAF KMRY 282338Z 2900/2924 28011KT P6SM SCT015 FM290300 25006KT P6SM BKN007 FM291300 25004KT 4SM BR FEW004 OVC007 FM291800 29009KT P6SM BKN015 FM292100 29010G18KT P6SM FEW015
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMRY
- IATA
- MRY
- FAA LID
- MRY
- City
- Monterey
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 257 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.5868, -121.8442
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,175 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 12m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 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.
- Salinas Area Modelers - Chualar Dump Rd — Salinas, CA · 17 mi
- RC Bees of Santa Cruz County - McGowan Rd. — Watsonville, CA · 20 mi
- SBSS - South Bay Soaring Society - Brigantino Park — Hollister, CA · 29 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMRY reported VFR conditions during about 72.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 255 VFR flying days a year. January had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.9 kt, calm 19.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84.3 | 10.0 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 81.4 | 12.1 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 79.0 | 12.9 | 4.4 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 68.9 | 19.3 | 7.5 | 4.3 |
| May | 54.3 | 27.0 | 12.4 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 54.2 | 18.5 | 16.5 | 10.7 |
| Jul | 43.2 | 14.6 | 22.3 | 20.0 |
| Aug | 45.0 | 15.4 | 20.6 | 19.0 |
| Sep | 60.0 | 13.9 | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| Oct | 74.6 | 10.1 | 6.6 | 8.7 |
| Nov | 83.2 | 7.9 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 84.0 | 10.1 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.1 kt |
| Feb | 4.9 kt |
| Mar | 5.2 kt |
| Apr | 5.8 kt |
| May | 6.0 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.3 kt |
| Oct | 4.0 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 4.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMRY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Monterey Regional Airport in Monterey, CA 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 ↗
KMRY weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMRY?+
KMRY has 4 runways — 10L, 10R, 28L, 28R; the longest is 7,175 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMRY report its own weather?+
Yes — Monterey Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMRY have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMRY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMRY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMRY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMRY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) 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 Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY)
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