Auburn Municipal Airport

KAUN / AUN

Auburn, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 01:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
01:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAUN 110135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 SCT110 13/12 A2986 RMK A01

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,539 ft
FEW 9,000 ft AGL
SCT 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,539 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,539 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Auburn Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 9,000 ft, scattered at 11,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
960 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,539 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,607 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,736 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUN
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 3,700 ft 75 ft ASP 84°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
84° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAUN

13,886 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.9%
MVFR
7.9%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
7.1%

Auburn Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 34% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 57°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 34%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.8%
NE
2.1%
E
25.1%
SE
13.1%
S
8.2%
SW
5.2%
W
9.1%
NW
2.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.2°C
Range: -1°C to 57°C
-1°C 57°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 13,886 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Auburn Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAUN
IATA Code: AUN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,539 ft MSL

Location

City: Auburn
Country: US
Latitude: 38.954800°
Longitude: -121.082001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,700 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Auburn Municipal Airport

Auburn Municipal Airport (KAUN/AUN) is located in Auburn, US at an elevation of 1,539 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 3,700 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,886 weather observations shows KAUN maintains VFR conditions 80.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 7.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11.2% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 5.1% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 1.5% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAUN come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.1 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (34% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -1°C (30°F) to 57°C (135°F), averaging 13.2°C (56°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.48 to 30.52 inHg (998-1034 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,886 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.