Purdue University Airport

KLAF / LAF

West Lafayette, US

Last Updated
Nov 3, 12:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:54Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
7kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLAF 031254Z 22007KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP207 T00610017 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.54 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (606 ft)
Pressure Alt
386 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -549 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLAF 031123Z 0312/0412 23006KT P6SM BKN120 FM031400 25012G21KT P6SM SCT120 FM031900 28010G19KT P6SM SCT120 FM032200 29008KT P6SM SKC FM040300 00000KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000ft
14:00Z FM031400
+1h
VFR 250° 12kt
Visibility: >6SM
19:00Z FM031900
+6h
VFR 280° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM
22:00Z FM032200
+9h
VFR 290° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LAF
05
23 ✈️
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
4,226 ft 100 ft ASP 47°
↑ 6.9kt ↔ 1.2kt
10° angle
10/28 6,600 ft 150 ft ASP 100°
↓ 3.5kt ↔ 6.1kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Purdue University Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLAF
IATA Code: LAF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 606 ft MSL

Location

City: West Lafayette
Country: US
Latitude: 40.412875°
Longitude: -86.939363°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,226 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 6,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Purdue University Airport

Purdue University Airport (KLAF/LAF) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in West Lafayette, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 606 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 10/28) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.