West Plains Regional Airport (KUNO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for West Plains Regional Airport in Pomona, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
West Plains Regional Airport (KUNO) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Pomona, MO at 1,228 ft. KUNO reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 5,101 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 123.825. Track KUNO 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 (010°) at 3 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, broken clouds at 9,000 ft, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,000 ft.
METAR KUNO 290553Z AUTO 01003KT 8SM BKN090 24/24 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP112 60000 T02440244 10272 20244 403280239 50007
What changed at KUNO?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 9,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KUNO
KUNO is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 3 knots, visibility 8 statute miles, and a 9,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,650 ft (field elevation 1,228 ft). KUNO does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBPK, about 41 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 KUNO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 5,101 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 18 | 5,101 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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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 → 9,000 ft.
KUNO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around West Plains Regional Airport in Pomona, 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 KUNO 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 KUNO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MEM UA /OV MEM330050/TM 0455/FLDURD/TP A306/TB MODERATE /RM ALTITUDE 170-110
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM330050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0455Reported at 04:55 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A306Aircraft type reporting.TB MODERATETurbulence: moderate.RM ALTITUDE 170-110Remarks.Show raw report
ARG UA /OV ARG360040/TM 0026/FL195/TP CRJ2/TA 07/IC TRACE MIX 195-215/RM ZME
ARG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ARG360040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL195Altitude: 19,500 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.TA 07Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE MIX 195-215Icing: trace mix 19,500–21,500 ft.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KUNO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KUNO reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 56%
- 36
- 44%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KUNO
- FAA LID
- UNO
- City
- Pomona
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,228 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.8784, -91.9027
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,101 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBPK
- AWOS/ASOS
- 123.825 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 0m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
7 airports+1 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KUNO reported VFR conditions during about 79.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 263 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.6 kt, calm 16.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.8 | 16.1 | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Feb | 70.5 | 16.2 | 7.3 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 74.4 | 15.3 | 6.0 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 81.3 | 11.1 | 4.8 | 2.8 |
| May | 79.5 | 12.1 | 5.3 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 88.7 | 6.6 | 2.7 | 2.0 |
| Jul | 90.2 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Aug | 88.2 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 84.6 | 8.2 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 80.9 | 9.1 | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 76.1 | 13.3 | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Dec | 65.3 | 18.2 | 7.5 | 9.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.6 kt |
| Feb | 6.8 kt |
| Mar | 7.2 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 5.6 kt |
| Jun | 4.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.1 kt |
| Oct | 5.3 kt |
| Nov | 5.9 kt |
| Dec | 6.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KUNO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KUNO?+
KUNO has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 5,101 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KUNO report its own weather?+
Yes — West Plains Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KUNO have a TAF?+
No — KUNO does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBPK, about 41 nm away.
Does KUNO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KUNO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KUNO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for West Plains Regional Airport (KUNO)
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