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 north-northeast (020°) at 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KYKM 290153Z 02014KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02780083
What changed at KYKM?
Since the 0053Z (5:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KYKM
KYKM is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 14 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 14 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,900 ft (field elevation 1,099 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 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 | 11 kt head | 9 kt left |
| 09 | 7,604 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 14 kt left |
| 27 | 7,604 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 14 kt right |
| 22 | 3,835 ft | ASP | 11 kt tail | 9 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 5→14 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © 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 KYKM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BFI UUA /OV BFI315001/TM 0133/FL003/TP BE99/RM LLWS +/- 10KTS
BFI UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0133Reported at 01:33 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315003/TM 0123/FL010/TP B190/RM LLWS +/- 5-7KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 5-7KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0102/FL020/TP DC9/RM LLWS +/- 3-5KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP DC9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 3-5KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315008/TM 0055/FL020/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0055Reported at 00:55 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0045/FL020/TP C700/RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0045Reported at 00:45 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDE DURDRemarks.Show raw report
PSC UA /OV PSC34018/TM 0040/FL046/TP C172/TB LGT TO MOD
PSC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC34018Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL046Altitude: 4,600 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT TO MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315002/TM 0035/FL005/TP FA7X/RM LLWS +/- 5KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315002Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0035Reported at 00:35 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP FA7XAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 5KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315001/TM 0013/FL003/TP LJ35/RM SMOOTH RIDE
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP LJ35Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDERemarks.⚠️ 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 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
- 27
- 47%
- 22
- 27%
- 09
- 20%
- 04
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KYKM 282320Z 2900/2924 32012G19KT P6SM SKC FM290200 31007KT P6SM SKC
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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
- Sunset in
- 1h 32m
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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
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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.
- Yakima Valley Aeromodelers - Ben's Strip Cheyne Rd — Zillah, WA · 16 mi
- Ellensburg R/C Flyers - Berry Rd — Ellensburg, WA · 27 mi
Historical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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