Alliance Municipal Airport

KAIA / AIA

Alliance, US

Last Updated
Apr 24, 20:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
20:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -5°C
10 kt
210° G20 kt
10 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAIA 242053Z AUTO 21010G20KT 10SM FEW080 BKN100 BKN120 18/M05 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP039 T01781050 56032

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,931 ft
FEW 8,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
BKN 12,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,931 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,931 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,931 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Alliance Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots with gusts to 20 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component (gusting to 13 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of -5°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 22 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 20:00Z and 22:00Z.

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.

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
874 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,931 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,179 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,482 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAIA 242001Z 2420/2518 20018G30KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 TEMPO 2420/2422 6SM -SHRA BKN025 FM250100 02015KT P6SM BKN045 FM250900 02009KT 2SM BR BKN025 FM251500 04010KT P6SM BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 18 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
01:00Z FM250100
+4h
VFR 20° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
09:00Z FM250900
+12h
IFR 20° 9 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AIA
08
26
12
30
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 6,200 ft 75 ft ASP 89°
5.2 kt 8.6 kt
121° angle
12/30 9,202 ft 150 ft ASP 134°
2.4 kt 9.7 kt
76° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
6,311 ft 75 ft ASP 179°
7.7 kt 6.4 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAIA

5,834 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.6%
MVFR
8.7%
IFR
3.9%
LIFR
2.7%

Alliance Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 10.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperature extremes range from -31°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 10.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 7.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.5%
N
14.4%
S
17%
W
24.6%
NE
4.7%
NW
14%
SE
7.7%
SW
6.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.7°C
Range: -31°C to 33°C
-31°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

October February April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,834 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Alliance Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAIA
IATA Code: AIA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,931 ft MSL

Location

City: Alliance
Country: US
Latitude: 42.052543°
Longitude: -102.803965°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 6,200 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 9,202 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 6,311 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Alliance Municipal Airport

Overview

Alliance Municipal Airport serves the regional transportation needs of western Nebraska, situated at an elevation of 3,931 feet MSL near the city of Alliance. As a medium-sized airport with three runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding agricultural and rural communities. The airport's strategic location and multiple runway configurations support diverse aviation activities.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable flying conditions, with VFR conditions present 84.8% of the time. Prevailing westerly winds average 10.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 43 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -24°C to 32°C, which can impact aircraft performance and require careful pre-flight planning. October, September, and January offer the most consistent VFR weather patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with substantial lengths: 08/26 at 6,200 feet, 12/30 at 9,202 feet, and 17/35 at 6,311 feet. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with modest average crosswind components between 5.5 and 7.1 knots. The high elevation and wide temperature range suggest pilots should carefully calculate density altitude and performance parameters.

Approach Considerations

Wind data indicates consistent westerly winds, making runway 08/26 particularly favorable for most operations. With an average visibility of 9.5 statute miles and only 1.9% of observations involving fog, visual approaches are typically feasible. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations and be prepared for occasional reduced visibility conditions, which occur in approximately 15.1% of observations.

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.