Tri Cities Airport (KPSC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Tri Cities Airport in Pasco, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Tri Cities Airport (KPSC) is a regional airport serving Pasco, WA at 410 ft. KPSC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (03L, 03R, 12, 21L), longest 7,707 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 KPSC 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 west (260°) at 16 kt, gusting 28 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 9,000 ft, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KPSC 130253Z 26016G28KT 10SM -RA SCT090 OVC110 23/08 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND 26028/0251 RAB51 SLP078 P0000 60000 T02280078 53013 $
What changed at KPSC?
Since the 0153Z (6:53 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began, now gusting 28 kt.
- Rain began (-RA).
- Wind speed up from 11 to 16 kt.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.73 → 29.77 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KPSC
KPSC is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 16 knots gusting 28, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 13 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 410 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KPSC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21LFAV | 4,423 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 9 kt right (g16) |
| 21R | 7,707 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 9 kt right (g16) |
| 30 | 7,704 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 13 kt left (g23) |
| 12 | 7,704 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 13 kt right (g23) |
| 03L | 7,707 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 9 kt left (g16) |
| 03R | 4,423 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 9 kt left (g16) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→16 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
KPSC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tri Cities Airport in Pasco, 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 KPSC 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 KPSC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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YKM UA /OV YKM100025/TM 0243/FL340/TP E75L/TB MOD/RM ZSE
YKM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV YKM100025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0243Reported at 02:43 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZSERemarks.Show raw report
PDT UA /OV HRI010005/TM 0240/FL340/TP BCS3/TB OCNL MOD/RM ZSE
PDT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HRI010005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0240Reported at 02:40 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MODTurbulence: occasional moderate.RM ZSERemarks.Show raw report
PUW UA /OV PUW265040/TM 0238/FL200/TP B738/TB CONS LGT/RM DURD 310-210-ZSE
PUW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUW265040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.RM DURD 310-210-ZSERemarks.Show raw report
DLS UA /OV LTJ180015/TM 0215/FL180/TP B739/TB MOD 300-140/RM DURD-ZSE
DLS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LTJ180015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 300-140Turbulence: moderate 30,000–14,000 ft.RM DURD-ZSERemarks.Show raw report
BKE UA /OV BKE280040/TM 0200/FL370/TP B738/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/RM ZSE
BKE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BKE280040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.RM ZSERemarks.Show raw report
DLS UA /OV LTJ005028/TM 0140/FL300/TP B39M/TB MOD 300-320/RM DURC ZSE
DLS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LTJ005028Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0140Reported at 01:40 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 300-320Turbulence: moderate 30,000–32,000 ft.RM DURC ZSERemarks.Show raw report
DLS UA /OV DLS135040/TM 0136/FL230/TP PC12/TA M24/RM ZSE
DLS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DLS135040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0136Reported at 01:36 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M24Outside air temperature, °C.RM ZSERemarks.Show raw report
YKM UA /OV YKM290022/TM 0126/FL280/TP B738/SK TOP 280/RM ZSE
YKM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV YKM290022Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 280Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZSERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPSC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPSC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 28 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
- 21L/21R
- 41%
- 30
- 36%
- 12
- 12%
- 03L/03R
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2329Z (4:29 PM PDT)
TAF KPSC 122329Z 1300/1324 29008KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 FM130400 28012G20KT 6SM -SHRA OVC080 FM131200 25018G32KT P6SM OVC045 PROB30 1312/1318 6SM -SHRA BR OVC030 FM131800 23017G32KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC035 FM132200 23013G25KT P6SM VCSH OVC025
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPSC
- IATA
- PSC
- FAA LID
- PSC
- City
- Pasco
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 410 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.2647, -119.1190
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,707 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.65 MHz
- CTAF
- 135.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 13m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at KPSC
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPSC reported VFR conditions during about 90.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 308 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.5 kt, calm 22.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.1 | 22.2 | 8.6 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 82.5 | 10.4 | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 97.2 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 98.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 96.7 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 96.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 96.0 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 75.0 | 14.0 | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 61.8 | 22.4 | 8.8 | 7.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 kt |
| Feb | 6.0 kt |
| Mar | 6.6 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 6.3 kt |
| Jun | 6.4 kt |
| Jul | 5.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.7 kt |
| Oct | 4.9 kt |
| Nov | 5.2 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.
KPSC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Tri Cities Airport in Pasco, WA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KPSC weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KPSC?+
KPSC has 6 runways: 03L, 03R, 12, 21L, 21R, 30; the longest is 7,707 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPSC report its own weather?+
Yes. Tri Cities Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPSC have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPSC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KPSC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPSC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPSC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Tri Cities Airport (KPSC) 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 Tri Cities Airport (KPSC)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Tri Cities Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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