Mahlon Sweet Field

KEUG / EUG

Eugene, US

Last Updated
Apr 24, 07:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
07:54Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KEUG 240754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW038 06/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP195 T00560050 401500044

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 374 ft
FEW 3,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,174 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mahlon Sweet Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,800 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,800 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (374 ft)
Pressure Alt
172 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -818 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KEUG 240520Z 2406/2506 34003KT P6SM FEW040 FM241500 01007KT P6SM FEW250 FM241900 01012G20KT P6SM FEW250 FM250400 36010KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 340° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM241500
+7h
VFR 10° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
19:00Z FM241900
+11h
VFR 10° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EUG
03
21
16L
34R
16R
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 5,228 ft 150 ft ASP 47°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
47° angle
16L/34R 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 179°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
179° angle
16R/34L 8,009 ft 150 ft ASP 179°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
179° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KEUG

6,637 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.6%
MVFR
15.4%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
6.2%

Mahlon Sweet Field typically experiences VFR conditions 71.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 13.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 4.4% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are April, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 23.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.9%
N
13.5%
S
27%
W
3.1%
NE
2.1%
NW
6.1%
SE
14.4%
SW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 8°C
Range: -8°C to 34°C
-8°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.4%
Fog Frequency: 13.5%

Best Months for VFR

April January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 16L/34R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt
Runway 16R/34L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,637 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mahlon Sweet Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEUG
IATA Code: EUG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 374 ft MSL

Location

City: Eugene
Country: US
Latitude: 44.124599°
Longitude: -123.211998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,228 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16L/34R
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 8,009 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mahlon Sweet Field

Overview

Mahlon Sweet Field serves Eugene, Oregon as a medium-sized airport situated at 374 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 44.124599, -123.211998, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Willamette Valley region. The airport features three paved runways with lengths ranging from 5,228 to 8,009 feet, supporting diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KEUG demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 68.5% of the time. Pilots can expect predominant southerly winds averaging 6.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 34°C, and visibility typically exceeds 8.6 statute miles, though fog occurs in 15.1% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways provide excellent operational flexibility, with all runways experiencing 100% favorable wind alignments. Crosswind components remain consistently low, averaging between 2.3 and 4.1 knots across runways. The surrounding terrain of the Willamette Valley contributes to relatively stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, January, and October represent the most favorable months for VFR flying at Mahlon Sweet Field. Pilots should anticipate calm wind conditions approximately 24.2% of the time. With multiple runways available, wind direction provides maximum operational adaptability for approaching and departing aircraft.

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.