Williamsport Regional Airport

KIPT / IPT

Williamsport, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 09:05Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
09:05Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
5 kt
90°
10 SM
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KIPT 100905Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM BKN014 OVC037 20/18 A2993 RMK AO2 T02000183 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 529 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
OVC 3,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,929 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,229 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Williamsport Regional Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,700 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 5 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1400 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 18°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 fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Light Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 18:00Z and 20:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (529 ft)
Pressure Alt
507 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,234 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KIPT 100533Z 1006/1106 08007KT P6SM SCT035 OVC050 FM100800 08003KT P6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC025 FM101300 22005KT P6SM BKN015 OVC035 FM101700 24005KT P6SM -SHRA OVC015 PROB30 1018/1020 4SM -TSRA OVC025CB FM102300 24005KT P6SM BKN035 FM110500 00000KT P6SM SCT007 OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
13:00Z FM101300
+4h
MVFR 220° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
17:00Z FM101700
+8h
MVFR 240° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
18:00Z PROB30
+9h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPT
09 ✈️
27
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
6,474 ft 150 ft ASP 77°
5.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
4,280 ft 150 ft ASP 106°
4.3 kt 2.5 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 - KIPT

7,887 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.8%
MVFR
18.6%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
4.1%

Williamsport Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 28% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 28%
Direction Distribution:
E
13.5%
N
5.6%
S
3.8%
W
26.1%
NE
4%
NW
9.7%
SE
5.5%
SW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.5°C
Range: -19°C to 33°C
-19°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.4%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

June May October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,887 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Williamsport Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KIPT
IATA Code: IPT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 529 ft MSL

Location

City: Williamsport
Country: US
Latitude: 41.242126°
Longitude: -76.922450°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,474 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,280 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Williamsport Regional Airport

Overview

Williamsport Regional Airport serves the north-central Pennsylvania region, located in Lycoming County near the city of Williamsport. As a medium-sized airport situated at 529 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for both general aviation and regional transportation needs in a terrain-rich mountainous area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, with marginal VFR occurring 18.5% of observations. Temperature ranges from -17°C to 31°C, creating diverse seasonal flying environments. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 7.6 knots with occasional gusts up to 27 knots characterize the local wind patterns, with calm conditions occurring 28.7% of the time.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 41.242126, -76.922450, the airport features two asphalt runways: 09/27 at 6,474 feet and 12/30 at 4,280 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind conditions (2.8kt for 09/27, 3.9kt for 12/30). The surrounding terrain suggests potential for localized wind variability typical of mountainous regions.

Approach Considerations

October, November, and September represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 8.9 statute miles, with only 3.1% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during the 1.8% of observations with fog, particularly during seasonal transitions.

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

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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.