Pratt Regional Airport (KPTT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Pratt Regional Airport in Pratt, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Pratt Regional Airport (KPTT) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Pratt, KS at 1,953 ft. KPTT reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 5,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.725. Track KPTT 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 southeast (140°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (94°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPTT 290155Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A2986 RMK AO2 T03430161
What changed at KPTT?
Since the 0135Z (8:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPTT
KPTT is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,800 ft (field elevation 1,953 ft). KPTT does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KGBD, about 39 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 KPTT. 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 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 35 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 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 5→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPTT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Pratt Regional Airport in Pratt, 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 KPTT 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 KPTT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPTT reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 17
- 85%
- 35
- 15%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KPTT
- IATA
- PTT
- FAA LID
- PTT
- City
- Pratt
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,953 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.7016, -98.7469
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KGBD
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.725 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 40m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPTT reported VFR conditions during about 85.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 301 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.5 kt, calm 6.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.0 | 8.2 | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 79.4 | 10.3 | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 79.6 | 10.4 | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 83.1 | 9.4 | 5.1 | 2.4 |
| May | 82.3 | 9.7 | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Jun | 92.8 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Jul | 93.0 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 91.3 | 4.9 | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| Sep | 87.6 | 6.2 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 84.8 | 7.5 | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 84.8 | 7.2 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 79.6 | 9.8 | 4.9 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.5 kt |
| Feb | 9.9 kt |
| Mar | 11.0 kt |
| Apr | 11.6 kt |
| May | 9.6 kt |
| Jun | 9.8 kt |
| Jul | 8.2 kt |
| Aug | 7.7 kt |
| Sep | 8.7 kt |
| Oct | 9.5 kt |
| Nov | 9.6 kt |
| Dec | 9.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPTT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPTT?+
KPTT has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 5,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPTT report its own weather?+
Yes — Pratt Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPTT have a TAF?+
No — KPTT does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGBD, about 39 nm away.
Does KPTT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPTT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPTT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Pratt Regional Airport (KPTT)
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