Okeechobee County Airport (KOBE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Okeechobee County Airport in Okeechobee, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Okeechobee County Airport (KOBE) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Okeechobee, FL at 34 ft. KOBE reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32) — longest 5,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.675. Track KOBE 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 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOBE 290335Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 24/24 A2990 RMK AO2
What changed at KOBE?
Since the 0315Z (11:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0315Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KOBE
KOBE is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,150 ft (field elevation 34 ft). KOBE does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFPR, about 29 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 KOBE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 5,000 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 14 | 4,001 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 32 | 4,001 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 05 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KOBE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Okeechobee County Airport in Okeechobee, FL: 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 KOBE 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 KOBE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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FXE UA /OV FXE270005/TM 0120/FL019/TP C172/SK SKC
FXE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FXE270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0120Reported at 01:20 UTC.FL019Altitude: 1,900 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0111/FLDURC/TP C172/WX 10SM/RM SMOOTH
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
FLL UA /OV FLL090006/TM 0050/FL015/TP A320/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH
FLL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLL090006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MCO360003/TM 0022/FL010/TP B737/RM SMOTTH
MCO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCO360003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0022Reported at 00:22 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOTTHRemarks.Show raw report
PBI UA /OV PBI100025/TM 0020/FL170/TP A320/TB NEG
PBI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PBI100025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0020Reported at 00:20 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL166046/TM 0016/FL330/TP A319/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORL166046Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0016Reported at 00:16 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
FXE UA /OV FXE270005/TM 0015/FL015/TP CL60/SK SKC
FXE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FXE270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL310001/TM 0005/FL011/TP SR22/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH
ORL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORL310001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0005Reported at 00:05 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOBE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOBE reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 39%
- 14
- 38%
- 32
- 15%
- 05
- 8%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KOBE
- IATA
- OBE
- FAA LID
- OBE
- City
- Okeechobee
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 34 ft
- Coordinates
- 27.2628, -80.8498
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFPR
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 26m
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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.
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOBE reported VFR conditions during about 89.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.3 kt, calm 30.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.9 | 8.8 | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 81.5 | 9.4 | 3.8 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 87.6 | 7.5 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 89.8 | 7.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| May | 89.2 | 8.2 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 88.6 | 8.4 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 92.6 | 6.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 92.1 | 6.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 89.1 | 8.2 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Oct | 90.2 | 7.2 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Nov | 85.7 | 8.3 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 80.4 | 9.6 | 4.0 | 6.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 kt |
| Feb | 4.9 kt |
| Mar | 5.1 kt |
| Apr | 5.2 kt |
| May | 4.5 kt |
| Jun | 3.8 kt |
| Jul | 3.2 kt |
| Aug | 3.4 kt |
| Sep | 3.4 kt |
| Oct | 4.3 kt |
| Nov | 4.5 kt |
| Dec | 4.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOBE weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOBE?+
KOBE has 4 runways — 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOBE report its own weather?+
Yes — Okeechobee County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOBE have a TAF?+
No — KOBE does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFPR, about 29 nm away.
Does KOBE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOBE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOBE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Okeechobee County Airport (KOBE)
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