Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field

KLUK / LUK

Cincinnati, US

Last Updated
Apr 21, 15:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
15:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
10 kt
210° G14 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLUK 211553Z 21010G14KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP225 T02000067

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 10 knots with gusts to 14 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 7°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 07:00Z and 11:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (483 ft)
Pressure Alt
221 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 937 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLUK 211120Z 2112/2212 19006KT P6SM SCT250 FM211500 23014G26KT P6SM SCT050 FM212300 23010KT P6SM SCT120 FM220300 23008KT P6SM BKN080 WS020/25040KT PROB30 2207/2211 5SM -SHRA OVC050 FM221100 24008KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
23:00Z FM212300
+7h
VFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM220300
+11h
VFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LUK
03L
21R ✈️
03R
21L ✈️
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 21R
3,802 ft 100 ft ASP 23°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 21L
6,101 ft 150 ft ASP 21°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
5,128 ft 100 ft ASP 62°
7.7 kt 6.4 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 - KLUK

6,281 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.8%
MVFR
21.6%
IFR
6.7%
LIFR
1.8%

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field typically experiences VFR conditions 69.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 35.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
10.1%
E
2%
SE
1.1%
S
12.4%
SW
14.9%
W
13.1%
NW
4.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.2°C
Range: -22°C to 33°C
-22°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.2%
Fog Frequency: 5.6%

Best Months for VFR

April October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03L/21R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 03R/21L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,281 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLUK
IATA Code: LUK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 483 ft MSL

Location

City: Cincinnati
Country: US
Latitude: 39.102357°
Longitude: -84.418945°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 3,802 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 6,101 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 5,128 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field

Overview

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field serves the Cincinnati metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 483 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 39.102357, -84.418945, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its three asphalt runways support diverse general aviation and municipal operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Lunken Field predominantly support visual flight rules (VFR), with 68.2% of observations in VFR conditions. Southwest winds prevailing at 225° with an average speed of 7.7 knots characterize the airport's typical wind environment. Temperature variations range from -18°C to 33°C, creating dynamic atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully evaluate.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with substantial lengths: 03L/21R at 3,802 feet, 03R/21L at 6,101 feet, and 07/25 at 5,128 feet. All runways demonstrate consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind components between 3.9 and 4.2 knots. Seasonal data indicates optimal visual flying conditions in October, September, and January.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions with good visibility averaging 8.6 statute miles. Low instrument meteorological conditions (LIFR) occur in only 1.3% of observations, while marginal conditions (MVFR) represent 24.5% of reports. Wind characteristics suggest minimal runway selection challenges, with consistent wind patterns across all available runways.

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

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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.