Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field (KOCF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field in Ocala, FL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field (KOCF) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ocala, FL at 90 ft. KOCF reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 18, 26, 36), longest 7,467 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 KOCF 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 (220°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOCF 130651Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 24/23 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02440233
What changed at KOCF?
Since the 0551Z (1:51 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0551Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KOCF
KOCF is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 90 ft). KOCF does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLEE, about 30 nm away.
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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 KOCF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 7,467 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 26 | 3,009 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 08 | 3,009 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 36 | 7,467 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 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 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KOCF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field in Ocala, 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 KOCF is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KOCF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ORL UA /OV ORL360023/TM 0613/FL060/TP A21N/TB NEG
ORL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORL360023Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0613Reported at 06:13 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0517/FL350/TP BCS3/TB NEG
ORL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0517Reported at 05:17 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
TLH UA /OV TLH110045/TM 0421/FL430/TP E545/TB NEG
TLH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TLH110045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0421Reported at 04:21 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ORL UA /OV ORL/TM 0402/FL370/TP B763/TB NEG
ORL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ORLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0402Reported at 04:02 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV RWY 17L FINAL/TM 0335/FL012/TP B738/RM SMOOTH
MCO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY 17L FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0335Reported at 03:35 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
CRG UA /OV CRG/TM 0239/FL290/TP B789/TB LGT
CRG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CRGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0239Reported at 02:39 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B789Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
CTY UA /OV CTY220030/TM 0218/FL200/TP B739/TB NEG
CTY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CTY220030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0218Reported at 02:18 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MCO030002/TM 0204/FLDURD/TP B738/RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD RWY 17L MCO
MCO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCO030002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD RWY 17L …Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOCF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOCF reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 37%
- 08
- 29%
- 18
- 23%
- 36
- 11%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KOCF
- IATA
- OCF
- FAA LID
- OCF
- City
- Ocala
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 90 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.1726, -82.2242
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,467 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLEE
- AWOS/ASOS
- 128.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 24m
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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.
- OTOW RC Flyers - SW 94th St , Ocala, FL · 7 mi
- OFMC - Ocala Flying Model Club - 110th St , Ocala, FL · 10 mi
- Tri-County RC Club - Rainbow RC Airpark , Dunnellon, FL · 15 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KOCF
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOCF reported VFR conditions during about 85.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 275 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.4 kt, calm 27.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.8 | 9.7 | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 76.1 | 10.9 | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Mar | 83.5 | 9.0 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 86.2 | 8.8 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| May | 88.8 | 7.0 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 89.2 | 7.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 90.1 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 88.8 | 8.2 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 86.1 | 8.9 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Oct | 85.3 | 8.1 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 79.8 | 9.9 | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| Dec | 72.8 | 11.9 | 6.6 | 8.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9 kt |
| Feb | 5.0 kt |
| Mar | 5.1 kt |
| Apr | 5.2 kt |
| May | 4.7 kt |
| Jun | 4.2 kt |
| Jul | 3.5 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.7 kt |
| Oct | 4.3 kt |
| Nov | 4.5 kt |
| Dec | 4.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOCF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field in Ocala, FL 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KOCF weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KOCF?+
KOCF has 4 runways: 08, 18, 26, 36; the longest is 7,467 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOCF report its own weather?+
Yes. Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOCF have a TAF?+
No. KOCF does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLEE, about 30 nm away.
Does KOCF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KOCF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOCF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KOCF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field (KOCF) 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 Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field (KOCF)
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 Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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