Portland International Jetport (KPWM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Portland International Jetport in Portland, ME, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Portland International Jetport (KPWM) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Portland, ME at 76 ft. KPWM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 18, 29, 36), longest 7,200 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 KPWM 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 14,000 ft, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 14,000 ft.
METAR KPWM 130151Z 00000KT 10SM BKN140 13/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01330122 $
What changed at KPWM?
Since the 0051Z (8:51 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0051Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPWM
KPWM is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 14,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately -350 ft (field elevation 76 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 KPWM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7,200 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 18 | 6,100 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 29 | 7,200 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 36 | 6,100 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 14,000 ft.
KPWM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Portland International Jetport in Portland, ME: 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 KPWM 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 KPWM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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HKY UA /OV BXM/TM 0005/FL380/TP B737/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD 15
HKY UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BXMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0005Reported at 00:05 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD 15Remarks.Show raw report
BGR UA /OV BGR185075/TM 0001/FL390/TP B788/TB CONS LGT
BGR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BGR185075Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0001Reported at 00:01 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B788Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
VSF UA /OV 2B3/TM 2317/FL360/TP B38M/TB NEG
VSF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 2B3Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2317Reported at 23:17 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
BML UA /OV BML180025/TM 2305/FL410/TP B787/TB CONS LGT CHOP
BML UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BML180025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2305Reported at 23:05 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP B787Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
HIE UA /OV HIE/TM 2252/FL400/TP B787/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
HIE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HIELocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2252Reported at 22:52 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP B787Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
MPV UA /OV MPV/TM 2247/FL320/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP
MPV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MPVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2247Reported at 22:47 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPWM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPWM reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 14,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 18
- 31%
- 36
- 29%
- 11
- 20%
- 29
- 20%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KPWM 122320Z 1300/1324 19007KT P6SM SCT160 FM131000 VRB04KT 5SM -SHRA BKN025 FM131400 19007KT 3SM SHRA BR OVC008 FM132000 15006KT 3SM BR OVC003
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KPWM
- IATA
- PWM
- FAA LID
- PWM
- City
- Portland
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 76 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.6462, -70.3093
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.05 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 28m
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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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- Downeast Soaring Club Inc - Twin Brooks Recreation Area , Cumberland, ME · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KPWM
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPWM reported VFR conditions during about 78.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 270 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; June had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.4 kt, calm 14.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.5 | 8.9 | 6.9 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 79.9 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 79.4 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 7.8 | 6.6 | 7.1 |
| May | 74.6 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 9.8 |
| Jun | 74.1 | 8.7 | 7.7 | 9.6 |
| Jul | 79.4 | 7.0 | 5.3 | 8.4 |
| Aug | 82.3 | 6.2 | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 81.6 | 6.5 | 5.2 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 77.4 | 9.1 | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Nov | 81.3 | 8.0 | 5.5 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 74.2 | 9.4 | 9.1 | 7.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.8 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 6.7 kt |
| Jun | 5.9 kt |
| Jul | 5.5 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 5.3 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 6.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPWM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Portland International Jetport in Portland, ME shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KPWM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KPWM?+
KPWM has 4 runways: 11, 18, 29, 36; the longest is 7,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPWM report its own weather?+
Yes. Portland International Jetport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPWM have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPWM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KPWM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPWM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KPWM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Portland International Jetport (KPWM) 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 Portland International Jetport (KPWM)
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 Portland International Jetport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
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