Central Wyoming Regional Airport (KRIW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Central Wyoming Regional Airport in Riverton, WY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport (KRIW) is a regional airport serving Riverton, WY at 5,525 ft. KRIW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 10, 19, 28) — longest 8,204 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 KRIW 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 east (100°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRIW 291853Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP096 T03000089
What changed at KRIW?
Since the 1853Z (12:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind shifted from 100° to 160° (60°).
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Current pilot readout for KRIW
KRIW is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,500 ft (field elevation 5,525 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 KRIW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10FAV | 8,204 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 01 | 4,800 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 19 | 4,800 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 28 | 8,204 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRIW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Central Wyoming Regional Airport in Riverton, WY: 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 KRIW 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 KRIW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CPR UA /OV DDY228045/TM 1815/FL220/TP C30J/TA M13/IC LGT RIME/RM ZDVWC
CPR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DDY228045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1815Reported at 18:15 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP C30JAircraft type reporting.TA M13Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
RWL UA /OV CKW360028/TM 1738/FL220/TP PC12/IC MOD RIME 220 /ZLC
RWL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CKW360028Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1738Reported at 17:38 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.IC MOD RIME 220 /ZLCIcing: moderate rime 220 /zlc.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRIW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRIW reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 28
- 43%
- 01
- 26%
- 10
- 22%
- 19
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (11:20 AM MDT)
TAF KRIW 291720Z 2918/3018 30011KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 2920/3001 VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB FM300300 33011KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120 FM300800 30007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KRIW
- IATA
- RIW
- FAA LID
- RIW
- City
- Riverton
- State
- Wyoming
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,525 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.0642, -108.4600
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,204 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.425 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 6h 45m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
2 airports25–50 NM
2 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Wyoming Modelers Park Association - Wyoming Modeler Park — Riverton, WY · 1 mi
- Wyoming Modelers Park Association - Paradise Valley Road — Riverton, WY · 1 mi
- Wyoming Modelers Park Assoc 2 — Riverton, WY · 4 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRIW reported VFR conditions during about 93.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 323 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.2 kt, calm 11.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.8 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 89.1 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Mar | 91.2 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 90.1 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| May | 91.2 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 97.7 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 99.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 95.9 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 92.4 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Nov | 92.8 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 90.9 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 3.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.8 kt |
| Feb | 6.9 kt |
| Mar | 7.9 kt |
| Apr | 8.7 kt |
| May | 8.0 kt |
| Jun | 8.0 kt |
| Jul | 7.4 kt |
| Aug | 7.1 kt |
| Sep | 7.1 kt |
| Oct | 7.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.5 kt |
| Dec | 6.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRIW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Central Wyoming Regional Airport in Riverton, WY 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KRIW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRIW?+
KRIW has 4 runways — 01, 10, 19, 28; the longest is 8,204 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRIW report its own weather?+
Yes — Central Wyoming Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRIW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KRIW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRIW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRIW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KRIW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Central Wyoming Regional Airport (KRIW) 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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (KRIW)
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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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