Atkinson Municipal Airport (KPTS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Atkinson Municipal Airport in Pittsburg, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Atkinson Municipal Airport (KPTS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Pittsburg, KS at 950 ft. KPTS reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 10, 16, 22) — longest 5,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.775. Track KPTS 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 east-northeast (060°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPTS 290335Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 27/25 A2988 RMK AO2
What changed at KPTS?
Since the 0315Z (10:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0315Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPTS
KPTS is currently VFR with winds from 060° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,650 ft (field elevation 950 ft). KPTS does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KJLN, about 21 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 KPTS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 4,000 ft | ASPH-G | 4 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 34 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 16 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 22 | 4,000 ft | ASPH-G | 4 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPTS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Atkinson Municipal Airport in Pittsburg, KS: 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 KPTS 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 KPTS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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UNO UA /OV SGF110025-KUNO /TM 0002 /FL055 /TP AA1 /TB NEG BLO 055 /RM DURD
UNO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SGF110025-KUNOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0002Reported at 00:02 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 055Turbulence: none reported blo 055.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
MCI UA /OV MCI190020/TM 2352/FL120/TP B737/TB LGT 120-160/RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CW
MCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCI190020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 120-160Turbulence: light 12,000–16,000 ft.RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV SGF-SGF110025 /TM 2315 /FL055 /TP AA1 /WX FV03SM HZ /TB NEG /RM FV PREDOMINANTLY 7SM OCNL 3SM IN HZ
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SGF-SGF110025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2315Reported at 23:15 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.WX FV03SM HZWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM FV PREDOMINANTLY 7SM OCNL…Remarks.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV KFSK-SGF /TM 2300 /FL055 /TP AA1 /TB NEG BLO 055 /RM DURC
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KFSK-SGFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2300Reported at 23:00 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 055Turbulence: none reported blo 055.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
HRO UA /OV BBG/TM 2256/FL220/TP E550/TA M10/IC LGT CLR/RM ZME
HRO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BBGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2256Reported at 22:56 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP E550Aircraft type reporting.TA M10Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT CLRIcing: light clear.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPTS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPTS reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 04
- 35%
- 22
- 32%
- 16
- 30%
- 34
- 3%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KPTS
- IATA
- PTS
- FAA LID
- PTS
- City
- Pittsburg
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 950 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.4495, -94.7311
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KJLN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.775 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 32m
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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.
- Pittsburg Radio Control Club - Atkinson Municipal Airport — Pittsburg, KS · 1 mi
- Sky Kings R.C. Club - Sharon Dr — Webb City, MO · 25 mi
- Spring River RC Club - N River St — Carthage, MO · 30 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPTS reported VFR conditions during about 82.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 276 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.9 kt, calm 19.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.3 | 13.3 | 7.8 | 4.6 |
| Feb | 74.0 | 14.6 | 7.2 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 75.4 | 15.8 | 6.7 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 82.0 | 12.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| May | 83.1 | 11.5 | 4.0 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 93.3 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 93.7 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 92.4 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 88.8 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 82.3 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 80.2 | 12.1 | 5.0 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 69.8 | 18.6 | 7.1 | 4.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.0 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.5 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.7 kt |
| Aug | 4.4 kt |
| Sep | 4.5 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 6.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPTS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPTS?+
KPTS has 6 runways — 04, 10, 16, 22, 28, 34; the longest is 5,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPTS report its own weather?+
Yes — Atkinson Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPTS have a TAF?+
No — KPTS does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KJLN, about 21 nm away.
Does KPTS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPTS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPTS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Atkinson Municipal Airport (KPTS)
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