Orcas Island Airport (KORS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Orcas Island Airport in Eastsound, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Orcas Island Airport (KORS) is a regional airport serving Eastsound, WA at 31 ft. KORS reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 2,901 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.425. Track KORS 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 (170°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR KORS 290555Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM BKN060 16/12 A3005 RMK AO2
What changed at KORS?
Since the 0535Z (10:35 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 6,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KORS
KORS is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately -0 ft (field elevation 31 ft). KORS does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBLI, about 16 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 KORS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 2,901 ft | ASPH-G | 4 kt tail | 1 kt right |
| 34 | 2,901 ft | ASPH-G | 4 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,000 ft.
KORS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Orcas Island Airport in Eastsound, 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 KORS 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 KORS
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 KORS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KORS reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16/34
- 100%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KORS
- IATA
- ESD
- FAA LID
- ORS
- City
- Eastsound
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 31 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.7082, -122.9100
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,901 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBLI
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.425 MHz
- CTAF
- 128.25 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 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.
- Orcas RC Aircraft Society - Mount Baker Rd — Eastsound, WA · 1 mi
- Bell-Air R/C Flyers - Schnobrich Field — Ferndale, WA · 14 mi
- Lynden Flying Club 1 — Lynden, WA · 25 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KORS reported VFR conditions during about 81.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 248 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.8 kt, calm 29.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.9 | 25.8 | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 71.6 | 20.5 | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 79.1 | 17.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 86.6 | 11.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| May | 89.3 | 8.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Jun | 91.9 | 7.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 94.3 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 91.1 | 6.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Sep | 84.3 | 9.7 | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 76.3 | 15.3 | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 71.4 | 22.4 | 4.0 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 65.7 | 27.1 | 4.9 | 2.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.3 kt |
| Feb | 5.0 kt |
| Mar | 4.8 kt |
| Apr | 4.5 kt |
| May | 4.4 kt |
| Jun | 4.9 kt |
| Jul | 5.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.7 kt |
| Oct | 4.2 kt |
| Nov | 5.3 kt |
| Dec | 5.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KORS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KORS?+
KORS has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 2,901 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KORS report its own weather?+
Yes — Orcas Island Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KORS have a TAF?+
No — KORS does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBLI, about 16 nm away.
Does KORS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KORS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KORS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Orcas Island Airport (KORS)
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