Lincoln Airport

KLNK / LNK

Lincoln, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:26Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
10:26Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KLNK 041026Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC004 04/03 A3014 RMK AO2 T00390033

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,219 ft
OVC 400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,619 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
980 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,219 ft)
Pressure Alt
987 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -40 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLNK 041002Z 0410/0506 03002KT 4SM BR BKN005 FM041600 05002KT P6SM BKN009 FM041800 06002KT P6SM BKN011 FM042300 14003KT P6SM SCT022 SCT040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:54Z BASE
+0h
IFR 30° 2 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
16:00Z FM041600
+6h
IFR 50° 2 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+8h
MVFR 60° 2 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,100 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LNK
14
32
17
35
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14/32 8,649 ft 150 ft PEM 145°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
145° angle
17/35 5,400 ft 100 ft PEM 180°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
18/36 12,901 ft 200 ft PEM 180°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLNK

6,557 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77%
MVFR
15%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
2.7%

Lincoln Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 15.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.3%
NE
8.9%
E
5.3%
SE
8%
S
20%
SW
5.7%
W
4.7%
NW
12.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.3°C
Range: -24°C to 34°C
-24°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

September February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,557 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lincoln Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLNK
IATA Code: LNK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,219 ft MSL

Location

City: Lincoln
Country: US
Latitude: 40.851002°
Longitude: -96.759201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 8,649 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,400 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 12,901 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Lincoln Airport

Overview

Lincoln Airport serves the metropolitan area of Lincoln, Nebraska as a medium-sized airport located at 40.851002, -96.759201 with an elevation of 1,219 feet MSL. The airport features three substantial paved runways, with the longest runway 18/36 measuring an impressive 12,901 feet, providing significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Statistical analysis reveals favorable flying conditions at Lincoln Airport, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevalent 76.4% of the time. Temperature ranges from -21°C to 34°C, creating diverse seasonal flying environments. Wind patterns are predominantly from the south at an average of 9 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 34 knots and calm conditions occurring 15% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways (14/32, 17/35, and 18/36) all demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges for pilots. With an average visibility of 9.3 statute miles and rare low visibility conditions (fog present only 2% of observations), Lincoln Airport offers consistently good visual meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, January, and October represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. All three runways maintain low average crosswind components between 4-4.8 knots, providing predictable approach characteristics. Pilots can expect reliable landing conditions with high probability of visual meteorological conditions throughout the year.

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.