Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field

KLUK / LUK

Cincinnati, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
19:53Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
3 kt
Variable
5 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLUK 041953Z VRB03KT 5SM BR OVC009 14/13 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S SLP199 T01440128

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 483 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,383 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (483 ft)
Pressure Alt
281 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 277 ft
ISA Deviation: 0.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLUK 041957Z 0420/0518 14003KT 3SM BR OVC009 TEMPO 0420/0422 -SHRA FM042200 14003KT P6SM BKN018 OVC045 PROB30 0423/0502 1SM TSRA BKN006CB FM050200 19003KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC007 TEMPO 0502/0504 1SM -TSRA BR BKN005CB FM051400 20007KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN007 OVC011
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:10Z BASE
+0h
IFR 140° 3 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
Mist
22:00Z FM042200
+2h
MVFR 140° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
23:00Z PROB30
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
02:00Z FM050200
+6h
IFR 190° 3 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LUK
03L
21R
03R
21L
07
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03L/21R 3,802 ft 100 ft ASP 23° No wind data
03R/21L 6,101 ft 150 ft ASP 21° No wind data
07/25 5,128 ft 100 ft ASP 62° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLUK

4,978 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.9%
MVFR
23.8%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
1.5%

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field typically experiences VFR conditions 67.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 38% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 38%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.3%
NE
11%
E
2.1%
SE
1.1%
S
10.5%
SW
12.9%
W
13.3%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.7°C
Range: -22°C to 33°C
-22°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.4%
Fog Frequency: 6.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03L/21R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 03R/21L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,978 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLUK
IATA Code: LUK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 483 ft MSL

Location

City: Cincinnati
Country: US
Latitude: 39.102357°
Longitude: -84.418945°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 3,802 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 6,101 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 5,128 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field

Overview

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field serves the Cincinnati metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 483 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 39.102357, -84.418945, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its three asphalt runways support diverse general aviation and municipal operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Lunken Field predominantly support visual flight rules (VFR), with 68.2% of observations in VFR conditions. Southwest winds prevailing at 225° with an average speed of 7.7 knots characterize the airport's typical wind environment. Temperature variations range from -18°C to 33°C, creating dynamic atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully evaluate.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with substantial lengths: 03L/21R at 3,802 feet, 03R/21L at 6,101 feet, and 07/25 at 5,128 feet. All runways demonstrate consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind components between 3.9 and 4.2 knots. Seasonal data indicates optimal visual flying conditions in October, September, and January.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions with good visibility averaging 8.6 statute miles. Low instrument meteorological conditions (LIFR) occur in only 1.3% of observations, while marginal conditions (MVFR) represent 24.5% of reports. Wind characteristics suggest minimal runway selection challenges, with consistent wind patterns across all available runways.

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.