University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (KOUN) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport in Norman, OK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KOKC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (KOUN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Norman, OK at 1,182 ft. KOUN has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KOKC, about 11 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (03, 17, 21, 35) — longest 5,200 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 it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KOKC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KOKC, 10.8 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 18,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOKC 290352Z 14007KT 10SM FEW180 SCT250 31/21 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP093 T03060206 $
What changed at KOKC (nearest station)?
Since the 0252Z (9:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.85 → 29.87 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KOUN
Based on the nearest station (KOKC), KOUN is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,400 ft (field elevation 1,182 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 KOUN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 5,200 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 21 | 4,748 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 03 | 4,748 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 35 | 5,200 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 4 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 8→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KOUN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport in Norman, OK: 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 KOUN 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOUN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KOKC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 25,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 75%
- 03
- 15%
- 21
- 9%
- 35
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KOKC 282320Z 2900/2924 16007KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250 FM291400 22009KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 FM291900 17011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150 BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KOUN
- IATA
- OUN
- FAA LID
- OUN
- City
- Norman
- State
- Oklahoma
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,182 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.2456, -97.4721
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KOKC
- TAF
- Nearest KOKC
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.55 MHz
- CTAF
- 118 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 39m
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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
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Central Oklahoma RC Society - Gt Blankenship Blvd — Norman, OK · 5 mi
- Baxter Field Flying Club - W Stanley Draper Dr — Oklahoma City, OK · 9 mi
- Military & Vintage Aircraft Suas Association 1 — Oklahoma City, OK · 21 mi
KOUN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport in Norman, OK 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 ↗
KOUN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOUN?+
KOUN has 4 runways — 03, 17, 21, 35; the longest is 5,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KOUN come from?+
University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KOKC, about 11 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KOUN can differ.
Does KOUN have a TAF?+
Yes — the KOKC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KOUN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOUN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOUN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KOUN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (KOUN) 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 University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (KOUN)
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