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 from the west (280°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 30.08 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSZL 130955Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP181 T02010182 $
What changed at KSZL?
Since the 0855Z (3:55 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KSZL
KSZL is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 870 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 KSZL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 12,400 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 19 | 12,400 ft | CON | 0 kt head | 3 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 0→3 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 © 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 KSZL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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FSK UA /OV FSK/TM 0656/FL110/TP TBM9/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC AF
FSK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0656Reported at 06:56 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP TBM9Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.⚠️ 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 26 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 60%
- 01
- 40%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0300Z (10:00 PM CDT)
TAF KSZL 130300Z 1303/1409 VRB06KT 9999 FEW110 SCT190 QNH2997INS BECMG 1308/1309 05009KT 9999 FEW040 SCT110 QNH3001INS TEMPO 1313/1315 6000 -SHRA FEW015 BKN030 BECMG 1315/1316 09009KT 9999 SCT030 QNH3004INS BECMG 1319/1320 05009KT 9999 FEW015 BKN025 QNH3002INS BECMG 1400/1401 07012KT 9999 BKN015 QNH3005INS TX28/1321Z TN18/1311Z
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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
- Next sunset
- 13h 57m
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Nearby airports
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Within 25 NM
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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 2609 · 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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