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Purdue University Airport

KLAF / LAF

West Lafayette, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 08:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

08:54Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

17°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 13°C

4kt

50°

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.16

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLAF 160854Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP208 T01720128 55003

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.16 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.56 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (606 ft)

Pressure Alt

366 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 751 ft

ISA Deviation: +3.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KLAF 160525Z 1606/1706 07004KT P6SM FEW250 FM161600 06006KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

09:12Z BASE

+0h

VFR 70° 4kt

Visibility: >6SM

16:00Z FM161600

+7h

VFR 60° 6kt

Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

LAF

05 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 05/23 Active: 05	4,226 ft	100 ft	ASP	47°	↑ 4.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 0° angle
10/28	6,600 ft	150 ft	ASP	100°	↑ 2.6kt • ↔ 3.1kt 50° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Purdue University Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLAF

IATA Code: LAF

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 606 ft MSL

Location

City: West Lafayette

Country: US

Latitude: 40.412875°

Longitude: -86.939363°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23

Length: 4,226 ft

Width: 100 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 10/28

Length: 6,600 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7

• Ground handling available

• Fuel services available

About Purdue University Airport

Purdue University Airport (KLAF/LAF) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in West Lafayette, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 606 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 10/28) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.