Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (KNLC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport in Lemoore, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (KNLC) is a regional airport serving Lemoore, CA at 232 ft. KNLC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (14L, 14R, 32L, 32R) — longest 13,502 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 KNLC 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 (360°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 37°C (98°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNLC 290056Z 36009KT 10SM CLR 37/06 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP085 RH/15 T03670061
What changed at KNLC?
Since the 2356Z (4:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2356Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KNLC
KNLC is currently VFR with winds from 360° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14L, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,050 ft (field elevation 232 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 KNLC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32LFAV | 13,501 ft | CON | 8 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 32R | 13,502 ft | CON | 8 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 14L | 13,502 ft | CON | 8 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 14R | 13,501 ft | CON | 8 kt tail | 4 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 11→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KNLC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport in Lemoore, 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 KNLC 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 KNLC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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NID UA /OV O26180007 /TM 2217 /FL095 /TP C172 /TB NEG /RM SMOOTH
NID UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV O26180007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2217Reported at 22:17 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNLC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNLC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
- 32L/32R
- 95%
- 14L/14R
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2312Z (4:12 PM PDT)
TAF KNLC 2823/2923 04008G15KT 9999 FEW220 QNH2979INS FM290200 33008KT 9999 SKC QNH2977INS FM291100 29006KT 9999 SKC QNH2980INS TX37/2823Z TN16/2913Z FS30067
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNLC
- IATA
- NLC
- FAA LID
- NLC
- City
- Lemoore
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 232 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.3330, -119.9520
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 13,502 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 26.76 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 2h 1m
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KNLC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport in Lemoore, 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 ↗
KNLC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNLC?+
KNLC has 4 runways — 14L, 14R, 32L, 32R; the longest is 13,502 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNLC report its own weather?+
Yes — Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNLC have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNLC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNLC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNLC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNLC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (KNLC) 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 Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (KNLC)
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 Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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