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Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (KPUW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport in Pullman, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (KPUW) is a regional airport serving Pullman, WA at 2,556 ft. KPUW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (05, 23), longest 7,100 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 KPUW 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.

IFR
Observed 0753Z (12:53 AM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
260° 16 kt
gusting 28 kt
Visibility
6 sm
Ceiling
700 ft
Altimeter
29.85"
Temp / Dew
50°F / 10°C
feels like 44°F

Wind from the west (260°) at 16 kt, gusting 28 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, overcast at 700 ft, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 700 ft.

Raw METAR
METAR KPUW 130753Z AUTO 26016G28KT 6SM -RA BR OVC007 10/09 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 26035/0707 SLP100 P0008 T01000089 402610072

What changed at KPUW?

Since the 0721Z (12:21 AM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

  • Visibility moved from 9 SM to 6 SM.
  • Mist began (BR).

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Current pilot readout for KPUW

KPUW is currently IFR with winds from 260° at 16 knots gusting 28, visibility 6 statute miles, and a 700 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,650 ft (field elevation 2,556 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 KPUW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
23FAV15 kt head4 kt right (g7)
0515 kt tail4 kt left (g7)

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24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
0214108Z20Z07Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 416 kt, ceiling unlimited700 ft.

KPUW weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport in Pullman, 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 KPUW is headed.

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Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KPUW

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0451Z (9:51 PM PDT) · 85 NM W of KPUW · 2,000 ft MSL · E75L
low-level wind shear
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PSC UA /OV PSC030003/TM 0451/FL020/TP E75L/RM LLWS +/- 5KT
PSC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV PSC030003Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0451Reported at 04:51 UTC.
FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.
TP E75LAircraft type reporting.
RM LLWS +/- 5KTRemarks.
PIREP0433Z (9:33 PM PDT) · 72 NM NW of KPUW · 34,000 ft MSL · A321
continuous moderate turbulence
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GEG UA /OV GEG270025/TM 0433/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS MOD/RM ZSE
GEG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV GEG270025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0433Reported at 04:33 UTC.
FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.
TP A321Aircraft type reporting.
TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.
RM ZSERemarks.
PIREP0354Z (8:54 PM PDT) · 85 NM W of KPUW · 2,000 ft MSL · E75L
continuous light blo 070 turbulencelow-level wind shear
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PSC UA /OV PSC030003/TM 0354/FL020/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT BLO 070/RM LLWS REPORTED BUT GAINS/LOSSES DID NOT HAVE AN EXACT NUMBER
PSC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV PSC030003Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0354Reported at 03:54 UTC.
FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.
TP E75LAircraft type reporting.
TB CONS LGT BLO 070Turbulence: continuous light blo 070.
RM LLWS REPORTED BUT GAINS/L…Remarks.
URGENT0334Z (8:34 PM PDT) · 82 NM W of KPUW · during descent · A319
low-level wind shear
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PSC UUA /OV PSC030006/TM 0334/FL010/TP A319/RM LLWS +20KT 010-030 DURD ILS RWY21R
PSC UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).
OV PSC030006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0334Reported at 03:34 UTC.
FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.
TP A319Aircraft type reporting.
RM LLWS +20KT 010-030 DURD I…Remarks.
URGENT0334Z (8:34 PM PDT) · 78 NM W of KPUW · 34,000 ft MSL · A319
intermittent moderate severe turbulence
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YKM UUA /OV YKM070060/TM 0334/FL340/TP A319/TB INTMT MOD SEV/RM BORDERLINE SEVERE ZSE
YKM UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).
OV YKM070060Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0334Reported at 03:34 UTC.
FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.
TP A319Aircraft type reporting.
TB INTMT MOD SEVTurbulence: intermittent moderate severe.
RM BORDERLINE SEVERE ZSERemarks.
PIREP0328Z (8:28 PM PDT) · 72 NM NW of KPUW · 32,000 ft MSL · B737
continuous moderate 30,000–32,000 ft turbulence
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GEG UA /OV GEG250035/TM 0328/FL320/TP B737/TB CONS MOD 300-320/RM OCNL LGT MOD TURB 280 ZSE
GEG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV GEG250035Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0328Reported at 03:28 UTC.
FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.
TP B737Aircraft type reporting.
TB CONS MOD 300-320Turbulence: continuous moderate 30,000–32,000 ft.
RM OCNL LGT MOD TURB 280 ZSERemarks.
PIREP0311Z (8:11 PM PDT) · 55 NM N of KPUW · 37,000 ft MSL · B38M
continuous light to moderate 370 turbulence
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GEG UA /OV KGEG/TM 0311/FL370/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT-MOD 370 /RM ZSE
GEG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV KGEGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.
FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.
TP B38MAircraft type reporting.
TB CONS LGT-MOD 370Turbulence: continuous light to moderate 370.
RM ZSERemarks.
PIREP0238Z (7:38 PM PDT) · 44 NM W of KPUW · during descent · B738
continuous light turbulence
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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.

⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.

Recent aviation weather trends at KPUW

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KPUW reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 36 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the E.

Last 24 hours
VFR 88%MVFR 4%IFR 8%
Wind avg/max: 8/21 kt
Max gust: 36 kt
Lowest ceiling: 700 ft
Lowest vis: -
Prevailing wind: E
Category changes: 2

Most recent change: MVFRIFR

Last 7 days
VFR 96%MVFR 4%IFR 1%
Wind avg/max: 6/21 kt
Max gust: 36 kt
Lowest ceiling: 700 ft
Lowest vis: 3 sm
Prevailing wind: W
Category changes: 6

Most recent change: MVFRIFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
23
66%
05
34%

TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued 0728Z (12:28 AM PDT)

TAF KPUW 130728Z 1307/1406 25017G25KT P6SM -RA BKN009 OVC020 TEMPO 1307/1311 SCT010 OVC020 FM131100 24014G23KT P6SM -RA SCT009 OVC015 FM131500 25013G20KT P6SM SCT035 BKN060 PROB30 1320/1322 6SM -SHRA BKN040 FM140100 24009KT P6SM -RA BKN016 OVC030

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type
Regional airport
ICAO
KPUW
IATA
PUW
FAA LID
PUW
City
Pullman
State
Washington
Country
United States
Elevation
2,556 ft
Coordinates
46.7416, -117.1116
Runways
2
Longest runway
7,100 ft
Weather reporting
Reports METAR
TAF
Published
AWOS/ASOS
135.675 MHz
Time zone
America/Los_Angeles
Next sunset
17h 55m

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Historical Flying Weather at KPUW

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPUW reported VFR conditions during about 85.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 272 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.4 kt, calm 23.9% of the time.

VFR Score
57
Wind Score
61
Reliability Score
45
National VFR rank
#400 of 1,400
Regional rank
#19
State rank
#11
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
85.7%
MVFR
8.0%
IFR
3.8%
LIFR
3.1%
Est. VFR days/yr
272
Most VFR month
July
Fewest VFR month
December
Median ceiling
4,800 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
23.9%
Median wind
6 kt
Gusty hours
11.0%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.7%
Fog/mist days/yr
114
Thunderstorm days/yr
12
Summer density alt
4,369 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KPUW monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan68.013.28.510.3
Feb72.513.08.06.6
Mar86.58.73.11.6
Apr90.46.62.20.8
May93.05.31.30.4
Jun95.82.91.10.1
Jul98.91.00.10.0
Aug92.65.71.60.2
Sep91.55.42.80.4
Oct90.37.41.50.7
Nov76.412.35.65.7
Dec64.115.19.910.9

Average wind by month

049JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KPUW average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan8.0 kt
Feb7.8 kt
Mar7.5 kt
Apr7.5 kt
May6.2 kt
Jun5.4 kt
Jul4.0 kt
Aug4.3 kt
Sep4.7 kt
Oct5.9 kt
Nov7.7 kt
Dec7.8 kt

Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.

KPUW airport diagram

Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.

The FAA airport diagram for Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport in Pullman, WA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗

KPUW weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KPUW?+

KPUW has 2 runways: 05, 23; the longest is 7,100 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KPUW report its own weather?+

Yes. Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KPUW have a TAF?+

Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.

Does KPUW broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KPUW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPUW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Where can I find the KPUW airport diagram?+

The official FAA airport diagram for Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (KPUW) 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 Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (KPUW)

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