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 north (360°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 7,500 ft, scattered clouds at 13,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KOKC 130552Z 36010KT 10SM FEW075 SCT130 BKN250 28/19 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP133 60000 T02830194 10350 20278 404110222 53024
What changed at KOKC (nearest station)?
Since the 0452Z (11:52 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind swung from 150° to 360°, a 150° shift that can change the favored runway.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.94 → 29.99 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KOUN
Based on the nearest station (KOKC), KOUN is currently VFR with winds from 360° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 25,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,950 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35FAV | 5,200 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 0 kt |
| 03 | 4,748 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 21 | 4,748 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 17 | 5,200 ft | ASP | 10 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 9→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → 25,000 ft.
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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KOUN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
SWO UA /OV SWO/TM 0418/FL156/TP E75L /TA M07/IC LGT RIME /RM /ZKCFDC AF
SWO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SWOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0418Reported at 04:18 UTC.FL156Altitude: 15,600 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TA M07Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.Show raw report
OKC UA /OV IRW/TM 0148/FL380/TP A321/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZFW49
OKC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IRWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0148Reported at 01:48 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: light to moderate chop.RM ZFW49Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
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 27 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 69%
- 03
- 18%
- 21
- 8%
- 35
- 5%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0539Z (12:39 AM CDT)
TAF KOKC 130539Z 1306/1406 13011KT P6SM FEW070 BKN150 PROB30 1306/1312 VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB FM131500 17010G20KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250 FM140000 15009KT P6SM SCT250
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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
- 18h 10m
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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 2610 · 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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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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