Waukesha County Airport (KUES) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Waukesha County Airport in Waukesha, WI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Waukesha County Airport (KUES) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Waukesha, WI at 911 ft. KUES reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (10, 18, 28, 36) — longest 5,849 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 KUES 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 northeast (050°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KUES 290145Z 05004KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A2991
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Since the 0045Z (7:45 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0045Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KUES
KUES is currently VFR with winds from 050° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 911 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 KUES. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10FAV | 5,849 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 36 | 3,599 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 18 | 3,599 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 28 | 5,849 ft | CON | 2 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 15 h: wind 8→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KUES weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Waukesha County Airport in Waukesha, WI: 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 KUES 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 KUES
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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LDM UA /OV LDM/TM 0019/FL300/TP B752/TB CONS LGT CHOP
LDM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LDMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0019Reported at 00:19 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
PIA UA /OV BDF360045/TM 2319/FL320/TP CRJ7/TB NEG CHOP
PIA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDF360045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2319Reported at 23:19 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG CHOPTurbulence: none reported chop.Show raw report
MDW UA /OV MDW140020/TM 2049/FL060/TP E545/SK VMC/TB NEG/RM DURD
MDW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDW140020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2049Reported at 20:49 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP E545Aircraft type reporting.SK VMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KUES
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KUES reported mostly VFR across 16 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 28
- 33%
- 18
- 30%
- 10
- 21%
- 36
- 16%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2341Z (6:41 PM CDT)
TAF KUES 282341Z 2900/2924 06010KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KUES
- IATA
- UES
- FAA LID
- UES
- City
- Waukesha
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 911 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.0410, -88.2371
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,849 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.875 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.875 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 12m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Pebble Creek Flyers Inc 1 — Waukesha, WI · 5 mi
- Sussex Village Park — Sussex, WI · 6 mi
- Nagawicka Rd — Hartland, WI · 7 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KUES reported VFR conditions during about 74.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 232 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 15.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.2 | 25.4 | 11.3 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 66.5 | 19.5 | 9.5 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 71.6 | 16.0 | 7.7 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 76.3 | 12.7 | 7.4 | 3.6 |
| May | 79.7 | 10.4 | 5.9 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 84.1 | 8.3 | 4.7 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 88.6 | 7.7 | 3.0 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 83.6 | 10.3 | 4.2 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 80.2 | 10.9 | 5.6 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 75.8 | 14.7 | 6.3 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 69.8 | 19.9 | 7.2 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 53.1 | 26.3 | 12.5 | 8.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 7.9 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 8.2 kt |
| May | 6.9 kt |
| Jun | 6.0 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.7 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KUES airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Waukesha County Airport in Waukesha, WI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KUES weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KUES?+
KUES has 4 runways — 10, 18, 28, 36; the longest is 5,849 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KUES report its own weather?+
Yes — Waukesha County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KUES have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KUES broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KUES does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KUES from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KUES airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Waukesha County Airport (KUES) 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 Waukesha County Airport (KUES)
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 Waukesha County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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