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.
Wind from the west (260°) at 9 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KPUW 290153Z AUTO 26009KT 5SM HZ CLR 25/07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02500072
Current pilot readout for KPUW
KPUW is currently MVFR with winds from 260° at 9 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,350 ft (field elevation 2,556 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 KPUW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 7,100 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 05 | 7,100 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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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.
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 KPUW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PSC UA /OV PSC34018/TM 0040/FL046/TP C172/TB LGT TO MOD
PSC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC34018Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL046Altitude: 4,600 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT TO MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
MWH UA /OV MWH350009/TM 2200/FL090/TP C205/TB NEG
MWH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MWH350009Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2200Reported at 22:00 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP C205Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
ALW UA /OV ALW/TM 2148/FLUNKN/TP E175/WX 04SM/RM DURD
ALW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2148Reported at 21:48 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP E175Aircraft type reporting.WX 04SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
ALW UA /OV ALW/TM 2116/FL034/TP BE19/WX FV05SM
ALW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2116Reported at 21:16 UTC.FL034Altitude: 3,400 ft MSL.TP BE19Aircraft type reporting.WX FV05SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
P69 UA /OV 1U1234009 /TM 2051 /FL100 /TP C182 /WX FV25SM FU /RM FIRE 3-4 ACRES IN DIAMTER FU WAS WELL BLO 100
P69 UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 1U1234009Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2051Reported at 20:51 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP C182Aircraft type reporting.WX FV25SM FUWeather and flight visibility observed.RM FIRE 3-4 ACRES IN DIAMTER…Remarks.Show raw report
ALW UA /OV ALW/TM 2034/FLUNKN/TP S64/WX FV04SM/RM DURC
ALW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2034Reported at 20:34 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP S64Aircraft type reporting.WX FV04SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ 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.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 23
- 76%
- 05
- 24%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KPUW 282320Z 2900/2924 27008KT 6SM HZ FEW250 FM290400 VRB02KT 6SM HZ FEW150 FM291500 28005KT 6SM HZ FEW250
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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
- Sunset in
- 1h 19m
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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.
- Palouse Region R/C Flyers - Leroy Johnson/Chambers RC Field — Pullman, WA · 8 mi
- Palouse Region R/C Flyers - Sawyer Rd — Potlatch, ID · 14 mi
- Mann Lake — Lewiston, ID · 29 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.0 | 13.2 | 8.5 | 10.3 |
| Feb | 72.5 | 13.0 | 8.0 | 6.6 |
| Mar | 86.5 | 8.7 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 90.4 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| May | 93.0 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Jun | 95.8 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 98.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 92.6 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 91.5 | 5.4 | 2.8 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 90.3 | 7.4 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Nov | 76.4 | 12.3 | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 64.1 | 15.1 | 9.9 | 10.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.0 kt |
| Feb | 7.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.5 kt |
| May | 6.2 kt |
| Jun | 5.4 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.7 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 7.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.8 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 2608 · 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)
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 Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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