Williamsport Regional Airport

KIPT / IPT

Williamsport, US

Last Updated
May 15, 00:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
00:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
7 kt
280°
10 SM
Visibility
3,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KIPT 150054Z 28007KT 10SM SCT032 OVC039 09/05 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP113 T00890050

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 529 ft
SCT 3,200 ft AGL
OVC 3,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,729 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,429 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Williamsport Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,900 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 7 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 3900 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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.

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
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
993 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (529 ft)
Pressure Alt
597 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KIPT 142339Z 1500/1524 28009KT P6SM VCSH OVC035 FM150300 29007KT P6SM VCSH OVC015 FM150900 28009KT P6SM BKN030 FM151600 31005KT P6SM SCT050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
03:00Z FM150300
+2h
MVFR 290° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
09:00Z FM150900
+8h
VFR 280° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
4,280 ft 150 ft ASP 106°
6.6 kt 2.4 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

7,191 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.8%
MVFR
19.2%
IFR
7.9%
LIFR
4.1%

Williamsport Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 27.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.1%
NE
4%
E
13.8%
SE
5.8%
S
3.7%
SW
3.7%
W
26.3%
NW
9.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.4°C
Range: -19°C to 32°C
-19°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

May October November

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 7,191 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.