Nogales International Airport (KOLS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Nogales International Airport in Nogales, AZ, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Nogales International Airport (KOLS) is a regional airport serving Nogales, AZ at 3,955 ft. KOLS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (04, 22) — longest 7,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 121.125. Track KOLS 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-southwest (200°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOLS 290154Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 31/18 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP078 T03110183
What changed at KOLS?
Since the 0054Z (5:54 PM MST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0054Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KOLS
KOLS is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,750 ft (field elevation 3,955 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 KOLS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 7,200 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 04 | 7,200 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KOLS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Nogales International Airport in Nogales, AZ: 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 KOLS 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 KOLS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TUS UA /OV RWY30/TM 2107/FLDURD/TP C25C/RM NEGATIVE WIND SHEAR
TUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY30Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2107Reported at 21:07 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP C25CAircraft type reporting.RM NEGATIVE WIND SHEARRemarks.Show raw report
TUS UA /OV TUS300003/TM 2020/FLDURD/TP B737/RM LLWS PLUS MINUS 10
TUS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TUS300003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2020Reported at 20:20 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS PLUS MINUS 10Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOLS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOLS reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 51 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 60%
- 04
- 40%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM MST)
TAF KOLS 282320Z 2900/2924 25007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN180 FM290400 VRB03KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KOLS
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KOLS.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KOLS
- IATA
- OLS
- FAA LID
- OLS
- City
- Nogales
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,955 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.4177, -110.8480
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Sunset in
- 16m
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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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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, KOLS reported VFR conditions during about 98.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 349 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 25.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96.5 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Feb | 96.5 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Mar | 98.5 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 98.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 98.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 98.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 99.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 98.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Dec | 95.2 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.5 kt |
| Feb | 5.2 kt |
| Mar | 5.7 kt |
| Apr | 6.2 kt |
| May | 6.4 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.4 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.3 kt |
| Oct | 4.5 kt |
| Nov | 4.3 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.
KOLS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOLS?+
KOLS has 2 runways — 04, 22; the longest is 7,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOLS report its own weather?+
Yes — Nogales International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOLS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KOLS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOLS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOLS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Nogales International Airport (KOLS)
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