Austin Municipal Airport

KAUM / AUM

Austin, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 19:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
19:15Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
15 kt
310°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAUM 291915Z AUTO 31015KT 10SM SCT070 11/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 T01121033

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,234 ft
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,234 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Austin Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 7,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 15 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 7,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of -3°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
976 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,234 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,122 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 938 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.5°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUM
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
5,800 ft 100 ft CONC-G 172°
11.5 kt 9.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAUM

15,037 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.3%
MVFR
14.5%
IFR
6.6%
LIFR
4.6%

Austin Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 11.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.1%
NE
3.1%
E
5.6%
SE
13.8%
S
19.1%
SW
6.2%
W
10%
NW
23%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.7°C
Range: -29°C to 33°C
-29°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 15,037 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Austin Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAUM
IATA Code: AUM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,234 ft MSL

Location

City: Austin
Country: US
Latitude: 43.665001°
Longitude: -92.933403°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 5,800 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CONC-G
ILS: No

About Austin Municipal Airport

Austin Municipal Airport (KAUM/AUM) is located in Austin, US at an elevation of 1,234 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 5,800 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,037 weather observations shows KAUM maintains VFR conditions 74.3% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAUM come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 8.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -29°C (-20°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 2.7°C (37°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.17 to 30.76 inHg (988-1042 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,037 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.