Ogallala Municipal Airport Searle Field (KOGA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Ogallala Municipal Airport Searle Field in Ogallala, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Ogallala Municipal Airport Searle Field (KOGA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ogallala, NE at 3,279 ft. KOGA reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 13, 26, 31) — longest 5,102 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 121.275. Track KOGA 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 (180°) at 21 kt, gusting 26 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, scattered clouds at 3,900 ft, broken clouds at 4,600 ft, overcast at 6,500 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,600 ft.
METAR KOGA 290155Z AUTO 18021G26KT 7SM RA SCT039 BKN046 OVC065 23/22 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S P0007 T02320217
What changed at KOGA?
Since the 0135Z (7:35 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed increased from 5 to 21 kt.
- Gusts began — now gusting 26 kt.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.00 → 29.94 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KOGA
KOGA is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 21 knots gusting 26, visibility 7 statute miles, and a 4,600 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 21 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,050 ft (field elevation 3,279 ft). KOGA does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLBF, about 49 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 KOGA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 3,700 ft | ASP | 17 kt head | 12 kt right (g15) |
| 08 | 5,102 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 21 kt right (g26) |
| 26 | 5,102 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 21 kt left (g26) |
| 31 | 3,700 ft | ASP | 17 kt tail | 12 kt left (g15) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→21 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,600 ft.
KOGA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ogallala Municipal Airport Searle Field in Ogallala, NE: 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 KOGA 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 KOGA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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OGA UA /OV SAE180030/TM 0058/FL010/TP SR22/SK BASE 110/RM ZDVWC-19
OGA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAE180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 110Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-19Remarks.Show raw report
LBF UA /OV LBF280020/TM 0004/FL240/TP PC12/TA M15/IC LGT RIME 170-240/RM ZDVWC-19
LBF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBF280020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 170-240Icing: light rime 17,000–24,000 ft.RM ZDVWC-19Remarks.Show raw report
AKO UA /OV AKO090075/TM 2335/FL410/TP C68Z/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC-67
AKO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AKO090075Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2335Reported at 23:35 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP C68ZAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWC-67Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UUA /OV DEN039065/TM 2145/FL190/TP A321/TB SEV/RM ZDVWC-15
DEN UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV DEN039065Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2145Reported at 21:45 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB SEVTurbulence: severe.RM ZDVWC-15Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV LAWGR/TM 2140/FL100/TP A21N/TB MOD /RM TEETERING ON SEV TB
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAWGRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2140Reported at 21:40 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM TEETERING ON SEV TBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOGA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOGA reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,700 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13
- 61%
- 08
- 27%
- 26
- 7%
- 31
- 5%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KOGA
- IATA
- OGA
- FAA LID
- OGA
- City
- Ogallala
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,279 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.1195, -101.7700
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,102 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLBF
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 2m
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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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25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOGA reported VFR conditions during about 86.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 302 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.3 kt, calm 17.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85.8 | 7.1 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 80.9 | 10.8 | 5.3 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 81.2 | 10.7 | 5.3 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 84.6 | 10.3 | 3.8 | 1.4 |
| May | 83.9 | 9.8 | 4.4 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 92.2 | 5.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 91.0 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 88.5 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 87.5 | 8.1 | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 86.0 | 8.4 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 88.7 | 6.5 | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 85.1 | 7.9 | 4.5 | 2.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.4 kt |
| Feb | 7.6 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.6 kt |
| May | 8.2 kt |
| Jun | 7.3 kt |
| Jul | 6.1 kt |
| Aug | 5.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.8 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOGA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOGA?+
KOGA has 4 runways — 08, 13, 26, 31; the longest is 5,102 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOGA report its own weather?+
Yes — Ogallala Municipal Airport Searle Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOGA have a TAF?+
No — KOGA does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLBF, about 49 nm away.
Does KOGA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOGA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOGA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Ogallala Municipal Airport Searle Field (KOGA)
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