Lincoln Airport

KLNK / LNK

Lincoln, US

Last Updated
May 19, 21:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
21:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
11 kt
20° G20 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLNK 192154Z 02011G20KT 10SM SCT046 17/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP225 T01720056

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,219 ft
SCT 4,600 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,819 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Lincoln Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,600 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (20°) at 11 knots with gusts to 20 knots. Runway 36 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component (gusting to 7 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 4 to 15 knots.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,219 ft)
Pressure Alt
927 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,460 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLNK 191720Z 1918/2018 35015G24KT P6SM SCT030 FM192300 02008KT P6SM FEW240 FM200800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 FM201200 09004KT P6SM BKN220
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
23:00Z FM192300
+1h
VFR 20° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
08:00Z FM200800
+10h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LNK
14
32 ✈️
17
35 ✈️
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
8,649 ft 150 ft PEM 145°
5.5 kt 9.5 kt
60° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,400 ft 100 ft PEM 180°
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
12,901 ft 200 ft PEM 180°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLNK

9,842 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.7%
MVFR
14.8%
IFR
5.4%
LIFR
3.1%

Lincoln Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 13.3%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.6%
N
21.4%
S
19.8%
W
4.8%
NE
8.3%
NW
12.1%
SE
7.7%
SW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.9°C
Range: -24°C to 36°C
-24°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.3%

Best Months for VFR

May September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 9,842 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lincoln Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLNK
IATA Code: LNK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,219 ft MSL

Location

City: Lincoln
Country: US
Latitude: 40.851002°
Longitude: -96.759201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 8,649 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,400 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 12,901 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Lincoln Airport

Overview

Lincoln Airport serves the metropolitan area of Lincoln, Nebraska as a medium-sized airport located at 40.851002, -96.759201 with an elevation of 1,219 feet MSL. The airport features three substantial paved runways, with the longest runway 18/36 measuring an impressive 12,901 feet, providing significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Statistical analysis reveals favorable flying conditions at Lincoln Airport, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevalent 76.4% of the time. Temperature ranges from -21°C to 34°C, creating diverse seasonal flying environments. Wind patterns are predominantly from the south at an average of 9 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 34 knots and calm conditions occurring 15% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways (14/32, 17/35, and 18/36) all demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges for pilots. With an average visibility of 9.3 statute miles and rare low visibility conditions (fog present only 2% of observations), Lincoln Airport offers consistently good visual meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, January, and October represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. All three runways maintain low average crosswind components between 4-4.8 knots, providing predictable approach characteristics. Pilots can expect reliable landing conditions with high probability of visual meteorological conditions throughout the year.

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.