Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (KNUW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) in Oak Harbor, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (KNUW) is a regional airport serving Oak Harbor, WA at 47 ft. KNUW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (07, 14, 25, 32) — longest 8,001 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 KNUW 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 (230°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,000 ft, broken clouds at 4,500 ft, broken clouds at 6,500 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,500 ft.
METAR KNUW 290153Z 23008KT 10SM FEW030 BKN045 BKN065 17/10 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01720100 VISNO $
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Since the 0053Z (5:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KNUW
KNUW is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 150 ft (field elevation 47 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 KNUW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 7,999 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 14 | 8,001 ft | CONC | 2 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 32 | 8,001 ft | CONC | 2 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 07 | 7,999 ft | CON | 6 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 4→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,500 ft.
KNUW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) in Oak Harbor, WA: 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 KNUW 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 KNUW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BFI UUA /OV BFI315001/TM 0133/FL003/TP BE99/RM LLWS +/- 10KTS
BFI UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0133Reported at 01:33 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KTSRemarks.Show raw report
PAE UA /OV PAE360002/TM 0128/FL030/TP PA28/SK BKN030
PAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PAE360002Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0128Reported at 01:28 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP PA28Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315003/TM 0123/FL010/TP B190/RM LLWS +/- 5-7KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 5-7KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0102/FL020/TP DC9/RM LLWS +/- 3-5KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP DC9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 3-5KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315008/TM 0055/FL020/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0055Reported at 00:55 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0045/FL020/TP C700/RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0045Reported at 00:45 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDE DURDRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315002/TM 0035/FL005/TP FA7X/RM LLWS +/- 5KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315002Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0035Reported at 00:35 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP FA7XAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 5KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315001/TM 0013/FL003/TP LJ35/RM SMOOTH RIDE
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP LJ35Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNUW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNUW reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 36 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 25
- 75%
- 14
- 20%
- 07
- 3%
- 32
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (4:00 PM PDT)
TAF KNUW 282300Z 2823/2923 24010KT 9999 SCT010 BKN030 OVC050 QNH3004INS BECMG 2904/2906 26012G22KT 9999 SCT015 BKN040 OVC060 QNH3001INS FM291500 27010KT 9999 FEW040 BKN150 BKN200 QNH2997INS TX18/2823Z TN11/2912Z FS30228
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNUW
- IATA
- NUW
- FAA LID
- NUW
- City
- Oak Harbor
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 47 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.3518, -122.6560
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 134.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 49m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Fort Nugent Electric Flyers - Fort Nugent Park — Oak Harbor, WA · 5 mi
- Whidbey Island RC Society - Chase Field — Coupeville, WA · 8 mi
- Skagit County RC Club - Diamond Rd — Sedro-Woolley, WA · 20 mi
KNUW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) in Oak Harbor, WA 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 ↗
KNUW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNUW?+
KNUW has 4 runways — 07, 14, 25, 32; the longest is 8,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNUW report its own weather?+
Yes — Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNUW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNUW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNUW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNUW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNUW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (KNUW) 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 Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (KNUW)
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 Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field), including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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