Wiley Post Airport (KPWA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Wiley Post Airport in Oklahoma City, OK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Wiley Post Airport (KPWA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Oklahoma City, OK at 1,300 ft. KPWA reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (13, 17L, 17R, 31), longest 7,199 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 KPWA 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 northeast (050°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPWA 130653Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 28/21 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02780206
What changed at KPWA?
Since the 0553Z (12:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 020° to 050°.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.98 → 30.00 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KPWA
KPWA is currently VFR with winds from 050° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,050 ft (field elevation 1,300 ft). KPWA does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KOKC, about 9 nm away.
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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 KPWA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35LFAV | 5,002 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 35R | 7,199 ft | CON | 5 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 13 | 4,214 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 31 | 4,214 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 17L | 7,199 ft | CON | 5 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 17R | 5,002 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 6 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 10→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KPWA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Wiley Post Airport in Oklahoma City, OK: 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 KPWA 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 KPWA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SWO UA /OV SWO/TM 0418/FL156/TP E75L /TA M07/IC LGT RIME /RM /ZKCFDC AF
SWO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SWOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0418Reported at 04:18 UTC.FL156Altitude: 15,600 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TA M07Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.Show raw report
OKC UA /OV IRW/TM 0148/FL380/TP A321/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZFW49
OKC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IRWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0148Reported at 01:48 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: light to moderate chop.RM ZFW49Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPWA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPWA reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17L/17R
- 52%
- 13
- 34%
- 35L/35R
- 10%
- 31
- 4%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KPWA
- IATA
- PWA
- FAA LID
- PWA
- City
- Oklahoma City
- State
- Oklahoma
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,300 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.5342, -97.6471
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,199 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KOKC
- ATIS
- 128.725 MHz
- CTAF
- 126.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 25m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at KPWA
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPWA reported VFR conditions during about 84.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.2 kt, calm 5.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.4 | 10.0 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 74.3 | 12.3 | 6.8 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 80.1 | 11.5 | 5.3 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 81.5 | 11.6 | 4.4 | 2.5 |
| May | 83.3 | 10.7 | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 93.6 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 95.5 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 95.1 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 90.0 | 5.4 | 3.2 | 1.3 |
| Oct | 85.9 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 83.6 | 9.0 | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 75.0 | 12.8 | 6.1 | 6.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.1 kt |
| Feb | 10.7 kt |
| Mar | 11.7 kt |
| Apr | 12.1 kt |
| May | 10.5 kt |
| Jun | 10.6 kt |
| Jul | 9.3 kt |
| Aug | 8.9 kt |
| Sep | 8.7 kt |
| Oct | 10.0 kt |
| Nov | 10.4 kt |
| Dec | 9.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPWA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Wiley Post Airport in Oklahoma City, OK 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 ↗
KPWA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KPWA?+
KPWA has 6 runways: 13, 17L, 17R, 31, 35L, 35R; the longest is 7,199 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPWA report its own weather?+
Yes. Wiley Post Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPWA have a TAF?+
No. KPWA does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KOKC, about 9 nm away.
Does KPWA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KPWA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPWA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPWA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Wiley Post Airport (KPWA) 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 Wiley Post Airport (KPWA)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Wiley Post Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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