Wilkes County Airport (KUKF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Wilkes County Airport in North Wilkesboro, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Wilkes County Airport (KUKF) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around North Wilkesboro, NC at 1,301 ft. KUKF reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 6,201 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 126.625. Track KUKF 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 south-southeast (160°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KUKF 290335Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 21/20 A2981 RMK AO2
What changed at KUKF?
Since the 0315Z (11:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0315Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KUKF
KUKF is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,450 ft (field elevation 1,301 ft). KUKF does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KHKY, about 32 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 KUKF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 6,201 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 01 | 6,201 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KUKF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Wilkes County Airport in North Wilkesboro, NC: 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 KUKF 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 KUKF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SPA UA /OV SPA160025/TM 0241/FL120/TP E145/TB MOD/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA160025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0241Reported at 02:41 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 0237/FL350/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-28
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO180025/TM 0105/FL200/TP B738/WX RA/TA 12/TB LGT/RM ZTLFD-31
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0105Reported at 01:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 12Outside air temperature, °C.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA270010/TM 0104/FL230/TP A320/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-31
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA270010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO170005/TM 0059/FL300/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-33
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO170005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UA /OV SPA240010/TM 0058/FL370/TP A20N/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-28
SPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SPA240010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.Show raw report
SPA UUA /OV SPA/TM 0026/FL400/TP LJ60/TB SEV/RM NO DAMAGE NO INJURIES ZTLFD-28
SPA UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV SPALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP LJ60Aircraft type reporting.TB SEVTurbulence: severe.RM NO DAMAGE NO INJURIES ZTL…Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT220015/TM 0010/FL090/TP A21N/TB MOD/RM ZTLFD-31
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLT220015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0010Reported at 00:10 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KUKF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KUKF reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 13 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 19
- 58%
- 01
- 42%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KUKF
- IATA
- IKB
- FAA LID
- UKF
- City
- North Wilkesboro
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,301 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.2228, -81.0983
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,201 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KHKY
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 40m
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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.
- Rivers Edge RC Club - Wilkes County Landfill — Roaring River, NC · 6 mi
- Swan Creek Radio Aero Modelers - Swan Creek Rd — Jonesville, NC · 13 mi
- Hunting Creek RC Club - Hunting Creek Rd — North Wilkesboro, NC · 14 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KUKF reported VFR conditions during about 81.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 282 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; August had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 2.7 kt, calm 50.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.0 | 7.9 | 5.1 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 80.0 | 8.3 | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Mar | 81.5 | 9.1 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 83.9 | 9.0 | 3.8 | 3.3 |
| May | 78.2 | 12.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 82.1 | 10.8 | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 80.1 | 12.4 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 72.2 | 16.8 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Sep | 72.4 | 15.5 | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 80.3 | 11.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 83.4 | 8.8 | 3.4 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 73.8 | 11.0 | 5.7 | 9.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.2 kt |
| Feb | 3.6 kt |
| Mar | 4.0 kt |
| Apr | 3.9 kt |
| May | 2.9 kt |
| Jun | 2.4 kt |
| Jul | 1.9 kt |
| Aug | 1.8 kt |
| Sep | 2.0 kt |
| Oct | 2.3 kt |
| Nov | 2.7 kt |
| Dec | 2.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KUKF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KUKF?+
KUKF has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 6,201 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KUKF report its own weather?+
Yes — Wilkes County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KUKF have a TAF?+
No — KUKF does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHKY, about 32 nm away.
Does KUKF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KUKF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KUKF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)
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