Olympia Regional Airport (KOLM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Olympia Regional Airport in Olympia, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Olympia Regional Airport (KOLM) is a regional airport serving Olympia, WA at 209 ft. KOLM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 17, 26, 35) — longest 5,500 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 KOLM 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOLM 290554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01280100 10228 20128 53007
What changed at KOLM?
Since the 0454Z (9:54 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KOLM
KOLM is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately -200 ft (field elevation 209 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 KOLM. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 4,157 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 17 | 5,500 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 26 | 4,157 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 35 | 5,500 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling 4,700 ft → unlimited.
KOLM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Olympia Regional Airport in Olympia, WA: 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 KOLM 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 KOLM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SEA UA /OV SEA010006/TM 0306/FL075/TP E75L/TB MOD 075-050/RM CELL EXTENDING NE
SEA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA010006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 075-050Turbulence: moderate 7,500–5,000 ft.RM CELL EXTENDING NERemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0305/FL020/TP PC12/RM SMOOTH RIDE
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDERemarks.Show raw report
BFI UUA /OV BFI315001/TM 0133/FL003/TP BE99/RM LLWS +/- 10KTS
BFI UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0133Reported at 01:33 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KTSRemarks.Show raw report
PAE UA /OV PAE360002/TM 0128/FL030/TP PA28/SK BKN030
PAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PAE360002Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0128Reported at 01:28 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP PA28Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315003/TM 0123/FL010/TP B190/RM LLWS +/- 5-7KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 5-7KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0102/FL020/TP DC9/RM LLWS +/- 3-5KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP DC9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 3-5KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315008/TM 0055/FL020/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0055Reported at 00:55 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0045/FL020/TP C700/RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0045Reported at 00:45 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDE DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOLM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOLM reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 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
- 17
- 52%
- 35
- 28%
- 26
- 18%
- 08
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KOLM 290520Z 2906/3006 28004KT P6SM SCT050 FM291100 19004KT P6SM BKN020 FM291800 35005KT P6SM SCT025 FM292100 34007KT P6SM BKN250 FM300400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KOLM
- IATA
- OLM
- FAA LID
- OLM
- City
- Olympia
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 209 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.9694, -122.9030
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 135.375 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.725 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 40m
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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.
- Puget Sound Silent Flyers - Lister Rd — Olympia, WA · 7 mi
- Thurston County Miniature Aircraft Association- Marksman St SW — Olympia, WA · 9 mi
- Hot Start Helicopters — Olympia, WA · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOLM reported VFR conditions during about 71.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 213 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.6 kt, calm 29.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47.4 | 26.0 | 10.9 | 15.7 |
| Feb | 57.0 | 23.6 | 9.4 | 10.0 |
| Mar | 69.2 | 20.4 | 4.8 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 79.0 | 15.3 | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| May | 80.6 | 14.9 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 82.7 | 13.8 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| Jul | 83.9 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 81.1 | 13.5 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 76.7 | 13.5 | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Oct | 63.9 | 16.6 | 7.0 | 12.5 |
| Nov | 55.7 | 22.8 | 8.5 | 13.0 |
| Dec | 48.0 | 25.2 | 12.1 | 14.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 kt |
| Feb | 4.9 kt |
| Mar | 5.1 kt |
| Apr | 5.1 kt |
| May | 4.7 kt |
| Jun | 4.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.1 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 4.1 kt |
| Nov | 5.0 kt |
| Dec | 4.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOLM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Olympia Regional Airport in Olympia, WA 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KOLM weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOLM?+
KOLM has 4 runways — 08, 17, 26, 35; the longest is 5,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOLM report its own weather?+
Yes — Olympia Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOLM have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KOLM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOLM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOLM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KOLM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Olympia Regional Airport (KOLM) 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 Olympia Regional Airport (KOLM)
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 Olympia Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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