Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Winnemucca Municipal Airport in Winnemucca, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC) is a regional airport serving Winnemucca, NV at 4,308 ft. KWMC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 14, 20, 32) — longest 7,000 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 KWMC 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 west-northwest (290°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 35°C (95°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KWMC 290156Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 35/M05 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP070 T03501050 $
What changed at KWMC?
Since the 0056Z (5:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0056Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KWMC
KWMC is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,800 ft (field elevation 4,308 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 KWMC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 7,000 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 20 | 4,800 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 02 | 4,800 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 9 kt left |
| 14 | 7,000 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 8 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 11→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KWMC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Winnemucca Municipal Airport in Winnemucca, NV: 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 KWMC 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KWMC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KWMC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 32
- 38%
- 20
- 31%
- 02
- 16%
- 14
- 15%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KWMC 282320Z 2900/2924 28009KT P6SM SKC FM290800 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150 FM291800 29008KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KWMC
- IATA
- WMC
- FAA LID
- WMC
- City
- Winnemucca
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,308 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.8966, -117.8060
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.175 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 7m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
2 airports25–50 NM
2 airports50–100 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, KWMC reported VFR conditions during about 96.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 328 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 16.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 93.2 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Feb | 95.4 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Mar | 94.8 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 95.5 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| May | 97.4 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 98.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 96.2 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 98.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 97.5 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 96.6 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Dec | 90.7 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.7 kt |
| Feb | 6.4 kt |
| Mar | 6.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.1 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.3 kt |
| Aug | 5.9 kt |
| Sep | 5.5 kt |
| Oct | 5.2 kt |
| Nov | 5.5 kt |
| Dec | 5.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KWMC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Winnemucca Municipal Airport in Winnemucca, NV 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 ↗
KWMC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KWMC?+
KWMC has 4 runways — 02, 14, 20, 32; the longest is 7,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KWMC report its own weather?+
Yes — Winnemucca Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KWMC have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KWMC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KWMC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KWMC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KWMC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC) 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 Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)
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