Williamsport Regional Airport

KIPT / IPT

Williamsport, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 21:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
21:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
22 kt
320° G37 kt
10 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KIPT 042154Z 32022G37KT 10SM VCTS BKN060 BKN080 26/18 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 34037/2145 LTG DSNT ALQDS PRESRR SLP122 TS NW MOV E T02610183 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 529 ft
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,529 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,529 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Williamsport Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 22 knots with gusts to 37 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 21-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component (gusting to 13 knots crosswind). These are strong winds that may exceed crosswind limits for light aircraft.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Mist. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 3 to 15 knots. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 22:00Z and 23:00Z. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 09:00Z and 11:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. Gusty conditions may exceed demonstrated crosswind components for many general aviation aircraft. Check your aircraft's limitations. 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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (529 ft)
Pressure Alt
537 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,984 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KIPT 042120Z 0421/0518 26009G17KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN100 TEMPO 0422/0423 31015G30KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN035CB FM050000 29007KT 6SM -SHRA BKN035 OVC100 FM050300 VRB03KT 5SM BR SCT030 BKN100 TEMPO 0509/0511 2SM BR BKN004 FM051400 VRB05KT P6SM BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:23Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 260° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
00:00Z FM050000
+2h
VFR 290° 7 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
03:00Z FM050300
+5h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Mist
09:00Z TEMPO
+11h
LIFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IPT
09
27 ✈️
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
6,474 ft 150 ft ASP 77°
14.1 kt 16.9 kt
50° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
4,280 ft 150 ft ASP 106°
20.7 kt 7.5 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KIPT

8,564 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.4%
MVFR
18.2%
IFR
7.3%
LIFR
4%

Williamsport Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 27.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
13.1%
N
5.7%
S
4.1%
W
26.2%
NE
3.8%
NW
9.7%
SE
5.6%
SW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -19°C to 37°C
-19°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

July June May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 8,564 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Williamsport Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KIPT
IATA Code: IPT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 529 ft MSL

Location

City: Williamsport
Country: US
Latitude: 41.242126°
Longitude: -76.922450°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,474 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,280 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Williamsport Regional Airport

Overview

Williamsport Regional Airport serves the north-central Pennsylvania region, located in Lycoming County near the city of Williamsport. As a medium-sized airport situated at 529 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for both general aviation and regional transportation needs in a terrain-rich mountainous area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 70.8% of the time, with marginal VFR occurring 18.5% of observations. Temperature ranges from -17°C to 31°C, creating diverse seasonal flying environments. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 7.6 knots with occasional gusts up to 27 knots characterize the local wind patterns, with calm conditions occurring 28.7% of the time.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 41.242126, -76.922450, the airport features two asphalt runways: 09/27 at 6,474 feet and 12/30 at 4,280 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind conditions (2.8kt for 09/27, 3.9kt for 12/30). The surrounding terrain suggests potential for localized wind variability typical of mountainous regions.

Approach Considerations

October, November, and September represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 8.9 statute miles, with only 3.1% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during the 1.8% of observations with fog, particularly during seasonal transitions.

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

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.