Allen County Airport

KK88

Iola, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
22:35Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
12 kt
70°
10 SM
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KK88 102235Z AUTO 07012KT 10SM OVC006 14/14 A3022 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,015 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,615 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Allen County Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 600 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 12 knots. Runway 01/19 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 600 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 14°C (57°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,015 ft)
Pressure Alt
723 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 847 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
K88
01 ✈️
19
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
4,100 ft 75 ft CON 13°
6.0 kt 10.4 kt
60° angle
17/35 1,170 ft 50 ft ASP 174°
2.9 kt 11.6 kt
104° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KK88

13,354 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.1%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
4.7%

Allen County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 9.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.9%
NE
7.7%
E
8.2%
SE
6.9%
S
30%
SW
9.3%
W
4.3%
NW
10.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.8°C
Range: -22°C to 35°C
-22°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

February September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 13,354 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Allen County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KK88
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,015 ft MSL

Location

City: Iola
Country: US
Latitude: 37.870098°
Longitude: -95.386398°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,100 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 1,170 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Allen County Airport

Allen County Airport (KK88) is located in Iola, US at an elevation of 1,015 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (01/19, 17/35), with the longest at 4,100 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,354 weather observations shows KK88 maintains VFR conditions 81.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KK88 come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 38 knots. Runway 01/19 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, September, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -22°C (-8°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 9.8°C (50°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.29 to 30.68 inHg (992-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,354 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.