Laramie Regional Airport

KLAR / LAR

Laramie, US

Last Updated
Apr 24, 17:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
17:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -11°C
23 kt
250° G30 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLAR 241753Z AUTO 25023G30KT 10SM FEW090 12/M11 A2978 RMK AO2 PK WND 25044/1739 SLP021 T01221106 10122 21017 56009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7,284 ft
FEW 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,284 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Laramie Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 23 knots with gusts to 30 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 18-knot headwind and 15-knot crosswind component (gusting to 19 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 9,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of -11°C, indicating very dry conditions.

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. Winds are forecast to reach up to 32 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 12 to 32 knots.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. Gusty conditions may exceed demonstrated crosswind components for many general aviation aircraft. Check your aircraft's limitations. 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
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
765 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,284 ft)
Pressure Alt
7,442 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 8,830 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLAR 241720Z 2418/2518 25032G48KT P6SM SCT150 FM242300 29023G33KT P6SM SCT100 FM250300 36012KT P6SM BKN060 FM250900 14015G25KT P6SM BKN015 FM251500 18012KT P6SM BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 32 kt
Visibility: >6SM
23:00Z FM242300
+5h
VFR 290° 23 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM250300
+9h
VFR 360° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LAR
03
21 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
8,500 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
17.6 kt 14.8 kt
40° angle
12/30 6,300 ft 100 ft ASP 134°
10.1 kt 20.7 kt
116° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLAR

5,845 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.1%
MVFR
7.7%
IFR
4%
LIFR
2.2%

Laramie Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 12.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 52 knots. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 12.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 52 kt
Calm Winds: 4%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.4%
N
8.9%
S
13%
W
29%
NE
3%
NW
9.3%
SE
6.6%
SW
23.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.2°C
Range: -26°C to 28°C
-26°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

November October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.2 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,845 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Laramie Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLAR
IATA Code: LAR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,284 ft MSL

Location

City: Laramie
Country: US
Latitude: 41.312099°
Longitude: -105.675003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,300 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Laramie Regional Airport

Overview

Laramie Regional Airport serves the city of Laramie, Wyoming, situated at a high elevation of 7,284 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 8,500-foot runway (03/21) and a secondary 6,300-foot runway (12/30), supporting various aviation operations in southeastern Wyoming.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 88.7% of the time, with southwest winds averaging 12.2 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -22°C to 28°C, which can impact aircraft performance at the high-altitude airport. October, November, and September offer the most consistently favorable flying weather.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 7,284 feet requires careful performance calculations and consideration of density altitude effects. Crosswind components are moderate, with average crosswinds of 7.5 knots on Runway 03/21 and 8.4 knots on Runway 12/30. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.6 statute miles, with only 1.5% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should be prepared for occasional fog (1.2% of observations) and potential wind shifts, with maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 46 knots. The southwest prevailing winds typically favor both runway configurations.

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.