Mahlon Sweet Field

KEUG / EUG

Eugene, US

Last Updated
May 14, 22:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
22:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
12 kt
210° G17 kt
10 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KEUG 142254Z 21012G17KT 10SM FEW055 SCT080 BKN110 20/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP216 T02000067

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 374 ft
FEW 5,500 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
BKN 11,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,874 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,374 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,374 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Mahlon Sweet Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 12 knots with gusts to 17 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

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 remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (374 ft)
Pressure Alt
112 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 802 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KEUG 141720Z 1418/1518 VRB04KT P6SM BKN035 FM142100 27008KT P6SM SCT060 FM150200 26006KT P6SM BKN045 FM150600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
02:00Z FM150200
+3h
VFR 260° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
06:00Z FM150600
+7h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EUG
03
21 ✈️
16L
34R
16R
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
5,228 ft 150 ft ASP 47°
12.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
16L/34R 6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 179°
10.3 kt 6.2 kt
31° angle
16R/34L 8,009 ft 150 ft ASP 179°
10.3 kt 6.2 kt
31° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KEUG

7,252 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.8%
MVFR
15.9%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
5.8%

Mahlon Sweet Field typically experiences VFR conditions 71.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 4.1% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are April, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 23.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.9%
NE
2.2%
E
2.9%
SE
13.7%
S
26.3%
SW
8.1%
W
3.3%
NW
6.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.4°C
Range: -8°C to 34°C
-8°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.1%
Fog Frequency: 12.5%

Best Months for VFR

April January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 16L/34R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt
Runway 16R/34L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,252 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mahlon Sweet Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEUG
IATA Code: EUG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 374 ft MSL

Location

City: Eugene
Country: US
Latitude: 44.124599°
Longitude: -123.211998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,228 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16L/34R
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 8,009 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mahlon Sweet Field

Overview

Mahlon Sweet Field serves Eugene, Oregon as a medium-sized airport situated at 374 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 44.124599, -123.211998, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Willamette Valley region. The airport features three paved runways with lengths ranging from 5,228 to 8,009 feet, supporting diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KEUG demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 68.5% of the time. Pilots can expect predominant southerly winds averaging 6.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 34°C, and visibility typically exceeds 8.6 statute miles, though fog occurs in 15.1% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways provide excellent operational flexibility, with all runways experiencing 100% favorable wind alignments. Crosswind components remain consistently low, averaging between 2.3 and 4.1 knots across runways. The surrounding terrain of the Willamette Valley contributes to relatively stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, January, and October represent the most favorable months for VFR flying at Mahlon Sweet Field. Pilots should anticipate calm wind conditions approximately 24.2% of the time. With multiple runways available, wind direction provides maximum operational adaptability for approaching and departing aircraft.

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.