Waterloo Regional Airport

KALO / ALO

Waterloo, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:54Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
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22:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
5 kt
90°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KALO 042254Z 09005KT 10SM FEW080 08/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP169 T00780044

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 873 ft
FEW 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,873 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (873 ft)
Pressure Alt
791 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 161 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KALO 042340Z 0500/0524 09005KT P6SM FEW080 FM050400 VRB01KT P6SM BKN029 FM050500 VRB03KT 5SM BR BKN023 FM050600 VRB03KT 3SM BR BKN017 FM050800 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC004 FM051800 VRB03KT P6SM BKN011
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
04:00Z FM050400
+4h
MVFR VRB 1 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,900 ft
05:00Z FM050500
+5h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,300 ft
Mist
06:00Z FM050600
+6h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,700 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ALO
06 ✈️
24
12
30
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
5,403 ft 129 ft ASP 68°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
12/30 8,400 ft 150 ft ASP 128°
3.9 kt 3.1 kt
38° angle
18/36 6,002 ft 150 ft ASP 187°
0.6 kt 5.0 kt
97° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KALO

4,984 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.3%
MVFR
18.7%
IFR
6%
LIFR
5%

Waterloo Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 33 knots. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 33 kt
Calm Winds: 9.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.2%
NE
4.1%
E
8.4%
SE
13%
S
14.1%
SW
5.5%
W
11.6%
NW
25.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.7°C
Range: -28°C to 34°C
-28°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.9%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.7 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,984 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Waterloo Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KALO
IATA Code: ALO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 873 ft MSL

Location

City: Waterloo
Country: US
Latitude: 42.557098°
Longitude: -92.400299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,403 ft
Width: 129 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 8,400 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,002 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Waterloo Regional Airport

Overview

Waterloo Regional Airport serves the northeastern Iowa region as a medium-sized airport situated at 873 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 42.557098, -92.400299, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Waterloo metropolitan area. The facility features three asphalted runways ranging from 5,403 to 8,400 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly VFR conditions at 67%, with MVFR conditions occurring 19.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 34°C, creating diverse seasonal flying environments. Winds predominantly originate from the northwest at an average of 9.9 knots, with maximum recorded gusts of 32 knots and calm periods occurring 10.1% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways provide significant operational flexibility with consistent wind coverage. Visibility averages 9 statute miles, with reduced visibility below 3SM occurring in only 3.4% of observations. Fog events are relatively infrequent, appearing in just 5.5% of recorded weather conditions.

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components ranging from 4.2 to 7.8 knots. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for pilots. Runway selection can be confidently made based on current wind conditions, with minimal crosswind interference.

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.