Whiteman Air Force Base (KSZL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Whiteman Air Force Base (KSZL) is a regional airport serving Knob Noster, MO at 870 ft. KSZL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 12,400 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 KSZL 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, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSZL 290055Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2986 RMK AO2A SLP105 T02930237 $
What changed at KSZL?
Since the 2355Z (6:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 5 to 0 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KSZL
KSZL is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,850 ft (field elevation 870 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 KSZL. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 12,400 ft | CON | — | — |
| 19 | 12,400 ft | CON | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSZL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, MO: 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 KSZL 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 KSZL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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UNO UA /OV SGF110025-KUNO /TM 0002 /FL055 /TP AA1 /TB NEG BLO 055 /RM DURD
UNO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SGF110025-KUNOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0002Reported at 00:02 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 055Turbulence: none reported blo 055.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
MCI UA /OV MCI190020/TM 2352/FL120/TP B737/TB LGT 120-160/RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CW
MCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCI190020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 120-160Turbulence: light 12,000–16,000 ft.RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV SGF-SGF110025 /TM 2315 /FL055 /TP AA1 /WX FV03SM HZ /TB NEG /RM FV PREDOMINANTLY 7SM OCNL 3SM IN HZ
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SGF-SGF110025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2315Reported at 23:15 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.WX FV03SM HZWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM FV PREDOMINANTLY 7SM OCNL…Remarks.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV KFSK-SGF /TM 2300 /FL055 /TP AA1 /TB NEG BLO 055 /RM DURC
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KFSK-SGFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2300Reported at 23:00 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 055Turbulence: none reported blo 055.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
JLN UA /OV JLN080010/TM 1945/FL195/TP P46T/TA M03/IC LGT RIME /RM ZKC/FDC/CW
JLN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JLN080010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1945Reported at 19:45 UTC.FL195Altitude: 19,500 ft MSL.TP P46TAircraft type reporting.TA M03Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSZL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSZL reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 8,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 62%
- 01
- 38%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1900Z (2:00 PM CDT)
TAF KSZL 281900Z 2819/3001 16006KT 9999 BKN120 621606 QNH2984INS BECMG 2917/2918 14006KT 9999 SCT050 QNH2992INS TX33/2822Z TN24/2911Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSZL
- IATA
- SZL
- FAA LID
- SZL
- City
- Knob Noster
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 870 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.7303, -93.5479
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 12,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 139.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 16m
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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.
- Mid Missouri Modelers 1 — Warrensburg, MO · 6 mi
- Mid-Missouri Modelers, SE 180th Rd — Warrensburg, MO · 9 mi
- Sedalia RC Flyers - Missouri State Fairgrounds — Sedalia, MO · 15 mi
KSZL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, MO 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 ↗
KSZL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSZL?+
KSZL has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 12,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSZL report its own weather?+
Yes — Whiteman Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSZL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSZL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSZL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSZL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSZL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Whiteman Air Force Base (KSZL) 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 Whiteman Air Force Base (KSZL)
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 Whiteman Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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