Austin Municipal Airport

KAUM / AUM

Austin, US

Last Updated
Jun 25, 03:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
03:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
4 kt
320°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAUM 250355Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A2995 RMK AO2 T01720142

Weather Briefing

VFR

Austin Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
973 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,234 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,212 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,748 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.5°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°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAUM

19,055 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.6%
MVFR
12.8%
IFR
5.7%
LIFR
3.8%

Austin Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, May, June.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 10.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.7%
NE
3.3%
E
7%
SE
13.9%
S
18.4%
SW
6.6%
W
10%
NW
22.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.8°C
Range: -29°C to 33°C
-29°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

October May June

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 19,055 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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 19,055 weather observations shows KAUM maintains VFR conditions 77.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAUM come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 8.8 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, May, June, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -29°C (-20°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 5.8°C (42°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 19,055 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.