Aurora State Airport (KUAO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Aurora State Airport in Aurora, OR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Aurora State Airport (KUAO) is a regional airport serving Aurora, OR at 200 ft. KUAO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 5,003 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 KUAO 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 north-northwest (330°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KUAO 290253Z 33006KT 10SM SCT055 BKN070 23/14 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02330139 55006
What changed at KUAO?
Since the 0153Z (6:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KUAO
KUAO is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,150 ft (field elevation 200 ft). KUAO does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KUAO, about 0 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 KUAO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35FAV | 5,003 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 17 | 5,003 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 4 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 7→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,000 ft.
KUAO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Aurora State Airport in Aurora, OR: 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 KUAO 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 KUAO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RDM UA /OV DSD300015/TM 0013/FL140/TP B190/TB LGT CHOP BLO 120/RM DURC QUOTE MOD-LGT ZSE
RDM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DSD300015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP BLO 120Turbulence: light chop blo 120.RM DURC QUOTE MOD-LGT ZSERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KUAO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KUAO reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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- 70%
- 17
- 30%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KUAO
- FAA LID
- UAO
- City
- Aurora
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 200 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.2471, -122.7700
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KUAO
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 43m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
11 airports+5 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Barnstormers RC Club Field — Aurora, OR · 4 mi
- Portland Area Sailplane Society-Coleman Farms — St Paul, OR · 11 mi
- Mt. Silverwood RC Club - Dominic Rd — Mount Angel, OR · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KUAO reported VFR conditions during about 78.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 234 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.4 kt, calm 29.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.3 | 17.5 | 7.4 | 11.8 |
| Feb | 70.1 | 19.4 | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 80.1 | 14.7 | 3.2 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 85.5 | 12.1 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| May | 86.6 | 11.5 | 1.7 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 89.8 | 8.9 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 92.1 | 7.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 91.0 | 8.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 86.9 | 8.7 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 77.5 | 12.2 | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 64.8 | 16.8 | 7.1 | 11.3 |
| Dec | 58.3 | 18.6 | 9.0 | 14.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7 kt |
| Feb | 5.1 kt |
| Mar | 5.0 kt |
| Apr | 4.7 kt |
| May | 4.1 kt |
| Jun | 4.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 3.7 kt |
| Oct | 3.8 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.
KUAO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Aurora State Airport in Aurora, OR 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 ↗
KUAO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KUAO?+
KUAO has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 5,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KUAO report its own weather?+
Yes — Aurora State Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KUAO have a TAF?+
No — KUAO does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KUAO, about 0 nm away.
Does KUAO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KUAO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KUAO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KUAO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Aurora State Airport (KUAO) 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 Aurora State Airport (KUAO)
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 Aurora State Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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