Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (KYKM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field in Yakima, WA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (KYKM) is a regional airport serving Yakima, WA at 1,099 ft. KYKM reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 09, 22, 27), longest 7,604 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 KYKM 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 east-northeast (070°) at 6 kt, visibility 4 statute miles, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, overcast at 6,500 ft, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
METAR KYKM 130553Z AUTO 07006KT 4SM +RA BR BKN050 OVC065 12/11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP125 P0021 60054 T01220111 10228 20122 53003 $
What changed at KYKM?
Since the 0453Z (9:53 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Visibility dropped from 7 SM to 4 SM.
- Rain began (+RA).
- Wind speed up from 0 to 6 kt.
- Mist began (BR).
- Rain ended (RA).
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Current pilot readout for KYKM
KYKM is currently MVFR with winds from 070° at 6 knots, visibility 4 statute miles, and a 5,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,050 ft (field elevation 1,099 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KYKM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 3,835 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 09 | 7,604 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 27 | 7,604 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 22 | 3,835 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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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 → 5,000 ft.
KYKM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field in Yakima, WA: 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 KYKM is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KYKM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SEA UA /OV SEA163025/TM 0614/FL135/TP E75L/SK TOP 140/TA M8/IC LGT RIME 115-140/RM ZSE
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA163025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0614Reported at 06:14 UTC.FL135Altitude: 13,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 140Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA M8Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 115-140Icing: light rime 11,500–14,000 ft.RM ZSERemarks.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA140002/TM 0520/FL014/TP B739/SK BKN014
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA140002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0520Reported at 05:20 UTC.FL014Altitude: 1,400 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN014Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA150050/TM 0504/FL240/TP E75L/TB LGT OCNL MOD 220-240/RM DURC SUMMA ZSE
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA150050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0504Reported at 05:04 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT OCNL MOD 220-240Turbulence: light occasional moderate 22,000–24,000 ft.RM DURC SUMMA ZSERemarks.Show raw report
OLM UA /OV OLM150030/TM 0501/FL180/TP B737/TB LGT OCNL MOD 280-180/RM DURD HAWKZ ZSE
OLM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLM150030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0501Reported at 05:01 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT OCNL MOD 280-180Turbulence: light occasional moderate 28,000–18,000 ft.RM DURD HAWKZ ZSERemarks.Show raw report
PDX UA /OV BTG070020/TM 0451/FL100/TP B738/TA M06/IC LGT RIME/RM DURC 100-180-ZSE
PDX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTG070020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0451Reported at 04:51 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TA M06Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM DURC 100-180-ZSERemarks.Show raw report
PSC UA /OV PSC030003/TM 0451/FL020/TP E75L/RM LLWS +/- 5KT
PSC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC030003Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0451Reported at 04:51 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 5KTRemarks.Show raw report
DLS UA /OV LTJ075050/TM 0428/FL240/TP B739/TA M02/IC LGT RIME/RM ZSE
DLS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LTJ075050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0428Reported at 04:28 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TA M02Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZSERemarks.Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA120048/TM 0412/FL145/TP B738/TA M14/IC LGT RIME 160-090/RM DURD MARNR8 ARR
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA120048Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0412Reported at 04:12 UTC.FL145Altitude: 14,500 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TA M14Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 160-090Icing: light rime 16,000–9,000 ft.RM DURD MARNR8 ARRRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KYKM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KYKM reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,900 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 27
- 51%
- 22
- 33%
- 09
- 12%
- 04
- 4%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0529Z (10:29 PM PDT)
TAF KYKM 130529Z 1306/1406 28008KT 6SM -SHRA OVC050 FM131000 30008KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC035 FM131500 VRB03KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC020 FM132100 25010KT P6SM OVC035 PROB30 1321/1324 6SM -SHRA BR OVC030 FM140000 27008KT P6SM OVC050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KYKM
- IATA
- YKM
- FAA LID
- YKM
- City
- Yakima
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,099 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.5682, -120.5440
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,604 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 133.25 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 19h 47m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KYKM
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KYKM reported VFR conditions during about 90.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 307 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 21.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.5 | 22.4 | 11.6 | 9.6 |
| Feb | 81.4 | 11.4 | 4.6 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 95.0 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 98.3 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 99.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 96.0 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 95.5 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 95.4 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 78.7 | 13.2 | 4.8 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 57.8 | 22.5 | 9.6 | 10.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.3 kt |
| Feb | 4.4 kt |
| Mar | 5.5 kt |
| Apr | 6.1 kt |
| May | 6.2 kt |
| Jun | 6.3 kt |
| Jul | 5.8 kt |
| Aug | 5.4 kt |
| Sep | 4.9 kt |
| Oct | 4.5 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 3.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KYKM airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field in Yakima, WA 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KYKM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KYKM?+
KYKM has 4 runways: 04, 09, 22, 27; the longest is 7,604 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KYKM report its own weather?+
Yes. Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KYKM have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KYKM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KYKM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KYKM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KYKM airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (KYKM) 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 Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (KYKM)
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