Williamsport Regional Airport

KIPT / IPT

Williamsport, US

Last Updated
Apr 18, 22:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
22:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
16 kt
160° G30 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KIPT 182254Z 16016G30KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A2972 RMK AO2 PK WND 14032/2221 SLP062 T02220128 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Williamsport Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 16 knots with gusts to 30 knots. Runway 12/30 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component (gusting to 19 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Mist, Mist. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 23:00Z and 01:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. Gusty conditions may exceed demonstrated crosswind components for many general aviation aircraft. Check your aircraft's limitations. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (529 ft)
Pressure Alt
747 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,714 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KIPT 181728Z 1818/1918 15015G25KT P6SM SCT040 OVC100 FM182300 16012G22KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 BKN150 PROB30 1823/1901 16015G25KT 3SM TSRA BR BKN025CB FM190300 15010KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN025 FM190600 29010KT 3SM -SHRA BR OVC010 FM190900 28012G20KT 6SM BR BKN020 FM191500 29016G26KT P6SM BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
03:00Z FM190300
+4h
MVFR 150° 10 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
06:00Z FM190600
+7h
IFR 290° 10 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
09:00Z FM190900
+10h
MVFR 280° 12 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPT
09 ✈️
27
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
6,474 ft 150 ft ASP 77°
5.5 kt 15.0 kt
70° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
4,280 ft 150 ft ASP 106°
12.3 kt 10.3 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KIPT

6,453 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68%
MVFR
19.4%
IFR
8.6%
LIFR
4.1%

Williamsport Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 28.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.9%
NE
3.9%
E
13.7%
SE
5.8%
S
3.3%
SW
3.6%
W
26.9%
NW
9.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.8°C
Range: -19°C to 32°C
-19°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

October November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 6,453 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Williamsport Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KIPT
IATA Code: IPT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 529 ft MSL

Location

City: Williamsport
Country: US
Latitude: 41.242126°
Longitude: -76.922450°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,474 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,280 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Williamsport Regional Airport

Overview

Williamsport Regional Airport serves the north-central Pennsylvania region, located in Lycoming County near the city of Williamsport. As a medium-sized airport situated at 529 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for both general aviation and regional transportation needs in a terrain-rich mountainous area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, with marginal VFR occurring 18.5% of observations. Temperature ranges from -17°C to 31°C, creating diverse seasonal flying environments. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 7.6 knots with occasional gusts up to 27 knots characterize the local wind patterns, with calm conditions occurring 28.7% of the time.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 41.242126, -76.922450, the airport features two asphalt runways: 09/27 at 6,474 feet and 12/30 at 4,280 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind conditions (2.8kt for 09/27, 3.9kt for 12/30). The surrounding terrain suggests potential for localized wind variability typical of mountainous regions.

Approach Considerations

October, November, and September represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 8.9 statute miles, with only 3.1% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during the 1.8% of observations with fog, particularly during seasonal transitions.

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

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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.