Orange Municipal Airport (KORE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Orange Municipal Airport in Orange, MA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Orange Municipal Airport (KORE) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Orange, MA at 555 ft. KORE reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (01, 06, 14, 19) — longest 5,002 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.675. Track KORE 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 southeast (130°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 1,500 ft, broken clouds at 4,100 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,500 ft.
SPECI KORE 290514Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM BKN015 BKN041 20/19 A2969 RMK AO2 T02000189
What changed at KORE?
Since the 0452Z (12:52 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- A ceiling formed at 1,500 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KORE
KORE is currently MVFR with winds from 130° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 555 ft). KORE does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCEF, about 25 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 KORE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 4,800 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 19 | 5,002 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 01 | 5,002 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 32 | 4,800 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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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 → 1,500 ft.
KORE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Orange Municipal Airport in Orange, MA: 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 KORE 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 KORE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0407/FL031/TP B763/SK BKN031/RM DURD RY 24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0407Reported at 04:07 UTC.FL031Altitude: 3,100 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN031Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL978 4409N 07300W 0342 F350 225/035KT TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL978 4409N 07300W 0342…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0313/FL025/TP A320/SK BKN025/RM DURD RY 24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0313Reported at 03:13 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0305/FL020/TP C25B/SK BKN020/RM DURD RY 15
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.SK BKN020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 15Remarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0302/FL003/TP A320/TB SMOOTH /RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 19 ALB
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 1…Remarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB340010/TM 0155/FL030/TP A319/TB LGT-MOD
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB340010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0155Reported at 01:55 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 0139 F300 189/038KT TB OCNL LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 013…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
GFL UA /OV GFL/TM 0110/FL330/TP B38M/TB MOD 330-340
GFL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 330-340Turbulence: moderate 33,000–34,000 ft.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KORE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KORE reported a mix of conditions, most often IFR across 58 observations, with 27 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 41%
- 32
- 36%
- 01
- 14%
- 14
- 9%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KORE
- FAA LID
- ORE
- City
- Orange
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 555 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.5701, -72.2886
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCEF
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 46m
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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.
- Franklin County RC - Turner Falls Airport — Montague, MA · 12 mi
- Wachusett Barnstormers - N Gardner Rd — Westminster, MA · 18 mi
- Hayward Brook R/C Flyers - Heron Point Rd — Rindge, NH · 19 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KORE reported VFR conditions during about 77.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 261 VFR flying days a year. March had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.8 kt, calm 34.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.6 | 14.6 | 7.9 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 75.3 | 11.8 | 8.4 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 78.3 | 12.7 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 77.9 | 14.5 | 4.8 | 2.8 |
| May | 74.7 | 15.2 | 7.0 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 74.5 | 15.4 | 5.9 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 76.9 | 13.7 | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 77.5 | 13.0 | 3.9 | 5.6 |
| Sep | 72.2 | 14.8 | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Oct | 69.3 | 17.8 | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Nov | 76.3 | 14.5 | 5.5 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 68.9 | 16.3 | 9.0 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1 kt |
| Feb | 5.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 5.9 kt |
| May | 5.1 kt |
| Jun | 4.5 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.6 kt |
| Sep | 3.5 kt |
| Oct | 4.1 kt |
| Nov | 4.7 kt |
| Dec | 4.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KORE weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KORE?+
KORE has 6 runways — 01, 06, 14, 19, 24, 32; the longest is 5,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KORE report its own weather?+
Yes — Orange Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KORE have a TAF?+
No — KORE does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCEF, about 25 nm away.
Does KORE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KORE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KORE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Orange Municipal Airport (KORE)
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