Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (KNYL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Yuma, AZ, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (KNYL) is a regional airport serving Yuma, AZ at 213 ft. KNYL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (03L, 03R, 08, 17) — longest 13,300 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 KNYL 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 south-southeast (160°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 36°C (97°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNYL 290357Z 16011KT 10SM FEW100 36/19 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP048 T03610189
What changed at KNYL?
Since the 0257Z (7:57 PM MST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.67 → 29.69 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KNYL
KNYL is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03L, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,100 ft (field elevation 213 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 KNYL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 5,710 ft | PEM | 10 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 21L | 9,240 ft | PEM | 5 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 21R | 13,300 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 10 kt left |
| 08 | 6,146 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 26 | 6,146 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 03L | 13,300 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 03R | 9,240 ft | PEM | 5 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 35 | 5,710 ft | PEM | 10 kt tail | 4 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 10→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KNYL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Yuma, AZ: 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 KNYL 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 KNYL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNYL reported mostly VFR across 18 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 17
- 76%
- 21L/21R
- 11%
- 26
- 8%
- 08
- 5%
- 03L/03R
- 0%
- 35
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0000Z (5:00 PM MST)
TAF KNYL 290000Z 2900/3006 18010G20KT 9999 FEW100 SCT230 QNH2962INS FM290300 16008KT 9999 SCT100 BKN230 QNH2960INS BECMG 2910/2912 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 SCT230 QNH2965INS FM291400 15005KT 9999 FEW230 QNH2966INS TX44/2923Z TN30/2912
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KNYL
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNYL
- IATA
- YUM
- FAA LID
- NYL
- City
- Yuma
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 213 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.6509, -114.6094
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 13,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Next sunset
- 21h 56m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Yuma Aeromodelers - Rifle Range Rd — Yuma, AZ · 11 mi
KNYL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Yuma, AZ shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 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 ↗
KNYL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNYL?+
KNYL has 8 runways — 03L, 03R, 08, 17, 21L, 21R, 26, 35; the longest is 13,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNYL report its own weather?+
Yes — Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNYL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNYL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNYL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNYL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNYL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (KNYL) 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 Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (KNYL)
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