Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Robert S Kerr Airport in Poteau, OK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Poteau, OK at 451 ft. KRKR reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 4,007 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 120.625. Track KRKR 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 south-southwest (210°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRKR 290415Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 31/23 A2984 RMK AO2
What changed at KRKR?
Since the 0355Z (10:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0355Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KRKR
KRKR is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 451 ft). KRKR does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFSM, about 23 nm away.
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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 KRKR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 4,007 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 36 | 4,007 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KRKR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Robert S Kerr Airport in Poteau, 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 KRKR 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 KRKR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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FSM UA /OV FSM238015/TM 0420/FL200/TP PC12/TA M06/IC LGT RIME 200-213/RM -ZFW48
FSM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSM238015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0420Reported at 04:20 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M06Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 200-213Icing: light rime 20,000–21,300 ft.RM -ZFW48Remarks.Show raw report
TXK UA /OV TXK045030/TM 0056/FL370/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME
TXK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXK045030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0056Reported at 00:56 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
TQH UA /OV TQH180010/TM 0004/FL210/TP E545/IC LGT RIME 210-230/RM DURC ZME
TQH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TQH180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.IC LGT RIME 210-230Icing: light rime 21,000–23,000 ft.RM DURC ZMERemarks.Show raw report
FSM UA /OV FSM090030/TM 2351/FL210/TP TBM8/TA M12/IC MOD CLR 210-240/RM ZME
FSM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSM090030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2351Reported at 23:51 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP TBM8Aircraft type reporting.TA M12Outside air temperature, °C.IC MOD CLR 210-240Icing: moderate clear 21,000–24,000 ft.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRKR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRKR reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 92%
- 36
- 8%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KRKR
- IATA
- RKR
- FAA LID
- RKR
- City
- Poteau
- State
- Oklahoma
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 451 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.0216, -94.6213
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,007 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFSM
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 51m
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRKR reported VFR conditions during about 83.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 279 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.8 kt, calm 42.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.5 | 17.3 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 72.9 | 20.2 | 4.2 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 79.8 | 15.6 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 83.4 | 13.1 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| May | 83.6 | 12.6 | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 91.3 | 5.8 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
| Jul | 93.7 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 92.0 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 86.8 | 8.5 | 1.8 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 81.7 | 12.4 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 80.1 | 14.3 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 71.6 | 20.9 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2 kt |
| Feb | 4.7 kt |
| Mar | 5.2 kt |
| Apr | 5.1 kt |
| May | 3.9 kt |
| Jun | 3.5 kt |
| Jul | 3.0 kt |
| Aug | 2.6 kt |
| Sep | 2.5 kt |
| Oct | 3.3 kt |
| Nov | 3.8 kt |
| Dec | 3.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRKR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRKR?+
KRKR has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 4,007 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRKR report its own weather?+
Yes — Robert S Kerr Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRKR have a TAF?+
No — KRKR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFSM, about 23 nm away.
Does KRKR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRKR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRKR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR)
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 Robert S Kerr Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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