Aurora Municipal Al Potter Field

KAUH

Aurora, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 21:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
21:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
5 kt
270°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAUH 292155Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM SCT055 17/02 A3006 RMK AO2 T01730022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,803 ft
SCT 5,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,303 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Aurora Municipal Al Potter Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 5,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 5 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 5,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 2°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
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
958 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,803 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,661 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,334 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AUH
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
4,301 ft 75 ft ASP 168°
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAUH

15,238 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.9%
MVFR
9%
IFR
3.3%
LIFR
4.7%

Aurora Municipal Al Potter Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 7.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.8%
NE
6.5%
E
7%
SE
9.2%
S
19.3%
SW
11.8%
W
9.9%
NW
13.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.2°C
Range: -25°C to 37°C
-25°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

September February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 15,238 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aurora Municipal Al Potter Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAUH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,803 ft MSL

Location

City: Aurora
Country: US
Latitude: 40.894100°
Longitude: -97.994598°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 4,301 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Aurora Municipal Al Potter Field

Aurora Municipal Al Potter Field (KAUH) is located in Aurora, US at an elevation of 1,803 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 4,301 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,238 weather observations shows KAUH maintains VFR conditions 82.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAUH come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 39 knots. Runway 16/34 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 September, February, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 7.2°C (45°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.14 to 30.74 inHg (987-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,238 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.