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 west-southwest (240°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMRY 130454Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP179 T01670117
What changed at KMRY?
Since the 0354Z (8:54 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.01 → 30.03 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KMRY
KMRY is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10L, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 400 ft (field elevation 257 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 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 | 4 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 28R | 3,503 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 10L | 3,503 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 10R | 7,175 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 5 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © 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 KMRY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SFO UUA /OV SFO/TM 0338/FL005/TP BCS3/RM +/- 10KTS DURD
SFO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0338Reported at 03:38 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.RM +/- 10KTS DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0334/FL005/TP B753/RM +/- 5 KTS
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0334Reported at 03:34 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP B753Aircraft type reporting.RM +/- 5 KTSRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0312/FL005/TP A321/RM +/- 5 KTS DURD
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0312Reported at 03:12 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.RM +/- 5 KTS DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UUA /OV SFO/TM 0311/FL012/TP CL60/RM +/- 10 KTS DURD
SFO UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.RM +/- 10 KTS DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0309/FL002/TP A332/RM +/- 5KTS DURD
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0309Reported at 03:09 UTC.FL002Altitude: 200 ft MSL.TP A332Aircraft type reporting.RM +/- 5KTS DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0309/FL005/TP B77W/RM NEG WIND SHEAR DURC
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0309Reported at 03:09 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP B77WAircraft type reporting.RM NEG WIND SHEAR DURCRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0303/FL005/TP B38M/RM +/- 5KTS DURD
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0303Reported at 03:03 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.RM +/- 5KTS DURDRemarks.Show raw report
SFO UA /OV SFO/TM 0302/FL005/TP B38M/RM +/- 5KTS DURD 005 TO SURFACE
SFO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SFOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.RM +/- 5KTS DURD 005 TO SURF…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMRY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMRY reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 28L/28R
- 90%
- 10L/10R
- 10%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0521Z (10:21 PM PDT)
TAF KMRY 130521Z 1306/1406 24008KT P6SM FEW015 TEMPO 1312/1316 BKN015 FM131600 28010KT P6SM FEW015 FM132100 32015G23KT P6SM SKC FM140300 19005KT P6SM SCT010
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KMRY
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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
- Next sunset
- 20h 29m
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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 at KMRY
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 2610 · 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)
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 Monterey Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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