Alliance Municipal Airport

KAIA / AIA

Alliance, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
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☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAIA 050853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP074 T00001033 56008
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
877 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,931 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,089 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,232 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAIA 050525Z 0506/0606 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250 FM051800 18010KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM051800
+9h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AIA
08
26
12
30
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 6,200 ft 75 ft ASP 89°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
89° angle
12/30 9,202 ft 150 ft ASP 134°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
134° angle
17/35 6,311 ft 75 ft ASP 179°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
179° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAIA

4,554 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.3%
MVFR
7.9%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
2.9%

Alliance Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 8.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.8%
NE
4.3%
E
3.2%
SE
7.7%
S
17.7%
SW
6.7%
W
25.1%
NW
14.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.8°C
Range: -31°C to 32°C
-31°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

March October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,554 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Alliance Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAIA
IATA Code: AIA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,931 ft MSL

Location

City: Alliance
Country: US
Latitude: 42.052543°
Longitude: -102.803965°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 6,200 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 9,202 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 6,311 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Alliance Municipal Airport

Overview

Alliance Municipal Airport serves the regional transportation needs of western Nebraska, situated at an elevation of 3,931 feet MSL near the city of Alliance. As a medium-sized airport with three runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding agricultural and rural communities. The airport's strategic location and multiple runway configurations support diverse aviation activities.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable flying conditions, with VFR conditions present 84.8% of the time. Prevailing westerly winds average 10.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 43 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -24°C to 32°C, which can impact aircraft performance and require careful pre-flight planning. October, September, and January offer the most consistent VFR weather patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with substantial lengths: 08/26 at 6,200 feet, 12/30 at 9,202 feet, and 17/35 at 6,311 feet. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with modest average crosswind components between 5.5 and 7.1 knots. The high elevation and wide temperature range suggest pilots should carefully calculate density altitude and performance parameters.

Approach Considerations

Wind data indicates consistent westerly winds, making runway 08/26 particularly favorable for most operations. With an average visibility of 9.5 statute miles and only 1.9% of observations involving fog, visual approaches are typically feasible. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations and be prepared for occasional reduced visibility conditions, which occur in approximately 15.1% of observations.

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.