Coles County Memorial Airport (KMTO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Coles County Memorial Airport in Mattoon, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Coles County Memorial Airport (KMTO) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mattoon, IL at 722 ft. KMTO reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (06, 11, 18, 24) — longest 6,501 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 KMTO 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 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMTO 290553Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP125 T01780161 10250 20178 402830178 51009 TSNO
What changed at KMTO?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KMTO
KMTO is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,250 ft (field elevation 722 ft). KMTO does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCMI, about 34 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 KMTO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 1,098 ft | GRS | 5 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 06 | 5,799 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 11 | 6,501 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 29 | 6,501 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 24 | 5,799 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 18 | 1,098 ft | GRS | 5 kt tail | 2 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 8→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMTO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Coles County Memorial Airport in Mattoon, IL: 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 KMTO 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 KMTO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TIP UA /OV RBS190015/TM 0204/FL250/TP E170/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
TIP UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBS190015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
DNV UA /OV DNV/TM 0204/FL300/TP B737/TB NEG/RM DURC
DNV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DNVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
JOT UA /OV JOT180030/TM 0123/FL210/TP B39M/TB NEG
JOT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JOT180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMTO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMTO reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 38%
- 06
- 19%
- 36
- 17%
- 24
- 12%
- 29
- 9%
- 11
- 5%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMTO
- IATA
- MTO
- FAA LID
- MTO
- City
- Mattoon
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 722 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4779, -88.2792
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCMI
- AWOS/ASOS
- 109.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 3m
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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.
- Charleston RC Stone Flyers - Cardinal LN — Charleston, IL · 8 mi
- Tri County RC Club - CR 800 N — Mattoon, IL · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMTO reported VFR conditions during about 78.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 253 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.5 kt, calm 9.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60.3 | 21.8 | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Feb | 68.3 | 18.4 | 7.6 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 75.2 | 15.4 | 6.4 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 83.0 | 11.2 | 3.8 | 2.0 |
| May | 84.7 | 9.4 | 4.1 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 88.7 | 7.1 | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 88.0 | 7.6 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 87.2 | 8.1 | 2.7 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 86.3 | 7.8 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 82.5 | 9.8 | 5.0 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 75.6 | 15.3 | 5.5 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 58.6 | 25.1 | 9.4 | 6.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.3 kt |
| Feb | 9.3 kt |
| Mar | 9.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.0 kt |
| May | 7.3 kt |
| Jun | 6.3 kt |
| Jul | 5.1 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.5 kt |
| Oct | 7.5 kt |
| Nov | 8.3 kt |
| Dec | 8.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMTO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Coles County Memorial Airport in Mattoon, IL 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 ↗
KMTO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMTO?+
KMTO has 6 runways — 06, 11, 18, 24, 29, 36; the longest is 6,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMTO report its own weather?+
Yes — Coles County Memorial Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMTO have a TAF?+
No — KMTO does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCMI, about 34 nm away.
Does KMTO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMTO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMTO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMTO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Coles County Memorial Airport (KMTO) 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 Coles County Memorial Airport (KMTO)
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 Coles County Memorial Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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