Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport in Oakland, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Oakland, CA at 9 ft. KOAK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (10L, 10R, 12, 15) — longest 10,520 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 KOAK in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Current pilot readout for KOAK
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
OAK ATIS INFO J 0353Z. 18009KT 10SM FEW008 18/14 A2990 (TWO NINER NINER ZERO). RNAV, AND VA, RWY 30. ILS, AND VA, RWY 28R. FLOW TO LAX, SAN, SLC, SFO. TAXIWAY G CLSD BETWEEN RWYS 28R AND 28L. ILS RWY 30, OTS, RWY 28R RAIL, OTS. UNN LIT CLOSE-IN OBSTACLES FOR RWY 30 DEPARTURES. RWY 30 DEPARTURES ARE ADVISED TO AVOID TURNING LEFT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE END OF RUNWAY. CTN, CRANE 1 POINT 6 NAUTICAL MILES SOUTH EAST, , AT 140 FEET AGL. CAUTION, BIRDS NEAR AIRPORT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO J.
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 KOAK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L | 5,457 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 10R | 6,213 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 12 | 10,520 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 15 | 3,376 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 28L | 6,213 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 28R | 5,457 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 30 | 10,520 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 33 | 3,376 ft | ASP | — | — |
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KOAK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport in Oakland, 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 KOAK 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 KOAK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 28L/28R
- 80%
- 15
- 17%
- 30
- 2%
- 33
- 1%
- 10L/10R
- 0%
- 12
- 0%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KOAK
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KOAK.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KOAK
- IATA
- OAK
- FAA LID
- OAK
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 9 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.7201, -122.2212
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 10,520 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Nearest KOAK
- ATIS
- 133.775 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 33m
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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.
- SF Drone School - GAA Fields — San Francisco, CA · 11 mi
- SACRC - Southern Alameda County Radio Controllers - Lou Haynie Memorial Flying Field — Union City, CA · 12 mi
- Masonic Home Flying Club - Mission Blvd — Union City, CA · 14 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOAK reported VFR conditions during about 78.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 291 VFR flying days a year. March had the most VFR weather; August had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.1 kt, calm 13.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.8 | 14.9 | 3.4 | 1.8 |
| Feb | 83.3 | 12.9 | 2.7 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 84.0 | 12.9 | 2.6 | 0.5 |
| Apr | 82.1 | 14.5 | 3.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 70.8 | 21.8 | 7.0 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 72.2 | 17.4 | 9.7 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 61.3 | 19.8 | 18.0 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 60.7 | 21.0 | 17.6 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 72.9 | 17.1 | 9.3 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 82.0 | 12.1 | 5.0 | 1.0 |
| Nov | 82.5 | 11.3 | 4.1 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 78.8 | 15.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 6.5 kt |
| Mar | 7.6 kt |
| Apr | 8.4 kt |
| May | 9.1 kt |
| Jun | 8.7 kt |
| Jul | 8.6 kt |
| Aug | 8.0 kt |
| Sep | 7.0 kt |
| Oct | 5.8 kt |
| Nov | 5.1 kt |
| Dec | 5.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOAK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport in Oakland, CA 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 ↗
KOAK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOAK?+
KOAK has 8 runways — 10L, 10R, 12, 15, 28L, 28R, 30, 33; the longest is 10,520 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOAK report its own weather?+
Yes — Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOAK have a TAF?+
No — KOAK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KOAK, about 0 nm away.
Does KOAK broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KOAK publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KOAK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK) 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 Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (KOAK)
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 Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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