Waco Regional Airport

KACT / ACT

Waco, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
19:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
11 kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KACT 041951Z 17011KT 10SM FEW042 28/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02780189

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 516 ft
FEW 4,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,716 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (516 ft)
Pressure Alt
464 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,148 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KACT 041739Z 0418/0518 17011KT P6SM BKN020 FM041900 18014KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 FM042300 17012KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB TEMPO 0423/0503 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM050400 17012KT P6SM BKN050 FM050700 17011KT P6SM BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:51Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 170° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
23:00Z FM042300
+3h
MVFR 170° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
23:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
04:00Z FM050400
+8h
VFR 170° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ACT
01
19
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 6,596 ft 150 ft ASP 14°
10.0 kt 4.5 kt
156° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,896 ft 150 ft ASP 149°
9.5 kt 5.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KACT

3,204 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.9%
MVFR
10.2%
IFR
4.7%
LIFR
2.3%

Waco Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 10.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.7%
NE
4.8%
E
5.8%
SE
8.3%
S
32.7%
SW
6.8%
W
3.9%
NW
8.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.6°C
Range: -9°C to 36°C
-9°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,204 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Waco Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KACT
IATA Code: ACT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 516 ft MSL

Location

City: Waco
Country: US
Latitude: 31.611300°
Longitude: -97.230499°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 6,596 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,896 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Waco Regional Airport

Overview

Waco Regional Airport serves central Texas as a medium-sized airport located in Waco. Situated at an elevation of 516 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for McLennan County and surrounding regions. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial capacity for various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 86.2% of observations showing clear flying weather. Prevailing winds from the south at an average of 7.9 knots create generally stable atmospheric conditions. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -6°C to 36°C, with September through November offering the most consistent VFR flying weather.

Notable Features

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage for takeoffs and landings. Runway 01/19 spans 6,596 feet, while Runway 14/32 provides 5,896 feet of paved surface, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. The airport's geographic positioning in central Texas contributes to its relatively stable meteorological environment.

Approach Considerations

Crosswind conditions are generally mild, averaging 3.3 knots for Runway 01/19 and 4.7 knots for Runway 14/32. Visibility typically exceeds 9.6 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility (below 3SM occurring in only 1.1% of observations). Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with low probability of fog or severe weather disruptions.

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
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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.