Taunton Municipal King Field (KTAN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Taunton Municipal King Field in Taunton, MA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Taunton Municipal King Field (KTAN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Taunton, MA at 43 ft. KTAN reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 12, 22, 30) — longest 3,499 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 132.675. Track KTAN 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 southeast (140°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 6,500 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.72 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KTAN 290352Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM OVC065 22/19 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP061 T02170189 $
What changed at KTAN?
Since the 0252Z (10:52 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0252Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KTAN
KTAN is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 43 ft). KTAN does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KPVD, about 20 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 KTAN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 3,499 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 22 | 1,034 ft | GRE | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 04 | 1,034 ft | GRE | 2 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 30 | 3,499 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→5 kt, ceiling 200 ft → 6,500 ft.
KTAN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Taunton Municipal King Field in Taunton, MA: 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 KTAN 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 KTAN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0407/FL031/TP B763/SK BKN031/RM DURD RY 24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0407Reported at 04:07 UTC.FL031Altitude: 3,100 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN031Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0313/FL025/TP A320/SK BKN025/RM DURD RY 24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0313Reported at 03:13 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0305/FL020/TP C25B/SK BKN020/RM DURD RY 15
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.SK BKN020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 15Remarks.Show raw report
BAF UA /OV BAF164019/TM 2353/FL190/TP P46T/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
BAF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAF164019Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2353Reported at 23:53 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP P46TAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
LWM UA /OV LWM/TM 2341/FL187/TP E75S/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SID
LWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2341Reported at 23:41 UTC.FL187Altitude: 18,700 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SIDRemarks.Show raw report
BAF UA /OV CTR/TM 2335/FL350/TP B763/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
BAF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CTRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2335Reported at 23:35 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
HFD UA /OV HFD230020/TM 2314/FL240/TP B763/TB CONT LGT-MOD CAT 220-260 OCNL LGT CHOP ABV 260
HFD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HFD230020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2314Reported at 23:14 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGT-MOD CAT 220-260 …Turbulence: cont light to moderate clear-air turbulence 22,000–26,000 ft occasional light chop abv 260.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BAF025008/TM 2312/FL050/TP E75L/WX MOD RA/TB MOD CHOP/RM DURD
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAF025008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2312Reported at 23:12 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.WX MOD RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTAN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTAN reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 43 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 65%
- 30
- 16%
- 12
- 14%
- 04
- 5%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KTAN
- FAA LID
- TAN
- City
- Taunton
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 43 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.8744, -71.0166
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 3,499 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KPVD
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 20m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 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.
- SSRCC - South Shore RC Club - Conant St — Bridgewater, MA · 7 mi
- Wingbusters MAC - Wood St — Halifax, MA · 9 mi
- Bristol County Radio Control - Marys Pond Rd — Rochester, MA · 14 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTAN reported VFR conditions during about 76.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 255 VFR flying days a year. November had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.7 kt, calm 27.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.9 | 10.8 | 8.0 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 76.0 | 10.0 | 8.4 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 76.2 | 10.3 | 8.5 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 74.5 | 10.5 | 9.3 | 5.7 |
| May | 69.2 | 11.1 | 11.4 | 8.3 |
| Jun | 70.5 | 11.4 | 10.8 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 71.3 | 13.6 | 9.5 | 5.6 |
| Aug | 74.7 | 12.5 | 7.2 | 5.6 |
| Sep | 69.9 | 12.1 | 10.2 | 7.9 |
| Oct | 70.2 | 14.3 | 9.6 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 76.8 | 11.5 | 7.2 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 72.8 | 11.8 | 9.1 | 6.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.3 kt |
| Feb | 5.5 kt |
| Mar | 6.0 kt |
| Apr | 5.7 kt |
| May | 4.9 kt |
| Jun | 4.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.5 kt |
| Sep | 3.5 kt |
| Oct | 4.0 kt |
| Nov | 4.6 kt |
| Dec | 4.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTAN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTAN?+
KTAN has 4 runways — 04, 12, 22, 30; the longest is 3,499 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTAN report its own weather?+
Yes — Taunton Municipal King Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTAN have a TAF?+
No — KTAN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KPVD, about 20 nm away.
Does KTAN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTAN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTAN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Taunton Municipal King Field (KTAN)
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