Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field

KLUK / LUK

Cincinnati, US

Last Updated
May 15, 07:33Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
07:33Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KLUK 150733Z AUTO 00000KT 1 3/4SM BR CLR 05/05 A3007 RMK AO2 T00500050

Weather Briefing

VFR

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

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 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: Mist, Light Showers Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 08:00Z and 11:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 17:00Z and 19:00Z.

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. 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
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (483 ft)
Pressure Alt
341 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -743 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLUK 150539Z 1506/1606 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM150800 00000KT 3SM BR FEW150 TEMPO 1508/1511 1SM BR FM151300 17007KT P6SM FEW040 SCT120 TEMPO 1517/1519 -SHRA SCT040 FM152300 14004KT P6SM BKN080 FM160500 15005KT P6SM BKN150
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
08:00Z FM150800
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Mist
08:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 1SM
Mist
13:00Z FM151300
+6h
VFR 170° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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 3,802 ft 100 ft ASP 23°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
23° angle
03R/21L 6,101 ft 150 ft ASP 21°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
21° angle
07/25 5,128 ft 100 ft ASP 62°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
62° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLUK

6,948 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71%
MVFR
21%
IFR
6.3%
LIFR
1.7%

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field typically experiences VFR conditions 71% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 34.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, April, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 34.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.2%
NE
9.8%
E
2.1%
SE
1%
S
12.6%
SW
14.9%
W
12.4%
NW
5.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.9°C
Range: -22°C to 33°C
-22°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.9%
Fog Frequency: 5.3%

Best Months for VFR

May April October

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 6,948 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.