University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport

KOUN / OUN

Norman, US

Last Updated
Apr 3, 21:45Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 4 min ago
21:45Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
19 kt
160° G23 kt
10 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KOUN 032145Z 16019G23KT 10SM SCT034 OVC060 25/18 A2983

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,182 ft
SCT 3,400 ft AGL
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,582 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,182 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 19 knots with gusts to 23 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 19-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component (gusting to 4 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Light Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 23:00Z and 01:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 01:00Z and 05:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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.

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KOUN 032101Z 0321/0418 17015G25KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 TEMPO 0323/0401 4SM TSRA OVC020CB FM040100 35015KT 6SM -SHRA OVC050 TEMPO 0401/0405 4SM TSRA OVC020CB FM040500 36013KT P6SM BKN035 FM041400 36017G23KT P6SM OVC100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
23:00Z TEMPO
+2h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
01:00Z FM040100
+4h
VFR 350° 15 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
01:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
OUN
03
21
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 4,747 ft 100 ft ASP 36°
10.6 kt 15.8 kt
124° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
5,200 ft 100 ft ASP 179°
18.7 kt 3.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KOUN

7,989 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.3%
MVFR
5.9%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
1.7%

University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 9.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.1%
N
16.6%
S
35%
W
3.7%
NE
4.6%
NW
8.3%
SE
13.4%
SW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.4°C
Range: -16°C to 34°C
-16°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

September February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,989 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KOUN
IATA Code: OUN
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,182 ft MSL

Location

City: Norman
Country: US
Latitude: 35.245600°
Longitude: -97.472099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,747 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport

University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (KOUN/OUN) is located in Norman, US at an elevation of 1,182 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (03/21, 17/35), with the longest at 5,200 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 7,989 weather observations, KOUN experiences excellent VFR conditions 89.3% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KOUN come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 35 knots. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, February, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -16°C (3°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 11.4°C (53°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.38 to 30.66 inHg (995-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,989 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.