Abilene Regional Airport

KABI / ABI

Abilene, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:52Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
18:52Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
5 kt
340°
5 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KABI 041852Z 34005KT 5SM BR BKN009 OVC022 12/10 A3006 RMK AO2 CIG 007V013 SLP163 T01220100

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,791 ft
BKN 900 ft AGL
OVC 2,200 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,691 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,991 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
958 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,791 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,649 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,719 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KABI 041720Z 0418/0518 36008KT P6SM VCSH OVC013 FM042000 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH BKN022 FM042200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN035 FM051000 17007KT P6SM BKN013
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:01Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 360° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,300 ft
20:00Z FM042000
+1h
MVFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,200 ft
22:00Z FM042200
+3h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ABI
04
22
17L
35R ✈️
17R
35L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 3,678 ft 100 ft ASP 52°
1.5 kt 4.8 kt
72° angle
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 35R
7,198 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 35L
7,202 ft 150 ft ASP 180°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KABI

4,284 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.9%
MVFR
8.1%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
1.2%

Abilene Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 5.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.5%
NE
2.7%
E
3.8%
SE
15.2%
S
33.5%
SW
11.7%
W
5.2%
NW
6.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.1°C
Range: -16°C to 39°C
-16°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 17L/35R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 17R/35L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,284 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Abilene Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KABI
IATA Code: ABI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,791 ft MSL

Location

City: Abilene
Country: US
Latitude: 32.411301°
Longitude: -99.681900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 3,678 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17L/35R
Length: 7,198 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 7,202 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Abilene Regional Airport

Overview

Abilene Regional Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in central Texas, situated at an elevation of 1,791 feet MSL. The airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Abilene metropolitan area, with three substantial asphalt runways offering flexible operational capabilities. Its strategic location and substantial runway lengths support various aviation activities, including commercial, general aviation, and potential regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable visual flight conditions, with 88.9% of observations reporting VFR weather. Winds are typically from the south at an average of 8.9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -7°C to 39°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

All three runways offer full 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges for pilots. The longest runways (17L/35R and 17R/35L) measure over 7,200 feet, providing ample length for most aircraft types. The airport's central Texas location suggests potential for thermal and convective weather variations, which pilots should monitor during preflight planning.

Approach Considerations

Crosswind conditions are generally mild, with average crosswind components ranging between 3.9 and 5.5 knots across runways. Runway 04/22 provides an additional shorter option at 3,678 feet, complementing the two primary longer runways. Pilots should anticipate southern wind trends and prepare accordingly, with visibility typically excellent at an average of 9.7 statute miles and minimal fog occurrences.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.