Luke Air Force Base

KLUF / LUF

Glendale, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 00:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:55Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
38°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.78
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLUF 160055Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 38/06 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP069 T03810059

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.78 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.71 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,085 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,225 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 4,245 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +25.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLUF 152000Z 1520/1702 21010G15KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2981INS BECMG 1603/1604 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2985INS BECMG 1620/1621 23010G15KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2980INS TX39/1523Z TN22/1613Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
03:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LUF
03L
21R ✈️
03R
21L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 21R
10,012 ft 150 ft ASP 42°
↑ 5.9kt ↔ 1.0kt
10° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 21L
9,904 ft 150 ft CON 42°
↑ 5.9kt ↔ 1.0kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Luke Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLUF
IATA Code: LUF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,085 ft MSL

Location

City: Glendale
Country: US
Latitude: 33.535000°
Longitude: -112.383003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 10,012 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 9,904 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Luke Air Force Base

Luke Air Force Base (KLUF/LUF) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Glendale, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,085 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L) with ASP and CON surfaces . 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.