Is KELN VFR or IFR right now?

KELN is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KELN has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 070° at 3 kt, runway 11 gives a 1 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Bowers Field have?

Bowers Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,300 ft (1,311 m). Field elevation is 1,764 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KELN?

ASOS 118.375 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KELN?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 14:05 UTC and sunset at 01:35 UTC; civil twilight ends at 02:06 UTC.

Are there delays at KELN right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KELN.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Bowers Field

General Aviation Airport · Ellensburg, WA, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Bowers Field. It's 56°F with 72% humidity. Winds from 070° at 3 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKELNIATAELNLOCALELN

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-8--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation1,764ft538 m

Longest runway4,300ft1,311 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates47.03, -120.5347°01'58.8"N 120°31'51.6"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

22 min ago

56°F13.3°C · Dew 47°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

070° @ 3 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity72%
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Pressure1017.4 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KELN 050353Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP173 T01330083

Decoded — plain language

Wind070° @ 3 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature56°F / 13.3°C

Dew point47°F · 72% RH

Altimeter30.04 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 05 Oct 2026 03:53Z·Ellensburg/Bowers Fld, WA, US·22 min ago

Runway winds

11/29

Headwind1 kt

Crosswind3 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind1 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 04:15 UTC

What is the weather at Bowers Field (KELN) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Bowers Field. It's 56°F with 72% humidity. Winds from 070° at 3 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 03:53 UTC)
Is KELN VFR or IFR right now?: KELN is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KELN has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 070° at 3 kt, runway 11 gives a 1 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Bowers Field have?: Bowers Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,300 ft (1,311 m). Field elevation is 1,764 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KELN?: ASOS 118.375 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KELN?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 14:05 UTC and sunset at 01:35 UTC; civil twilight ends at 02:06 UTC.
Are there delays at KELN right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KELN.

Runways

1 total

11/29◐ lit

4,300 ft1,311 × 150 ft · Concrete

Radio frequencies

4 listed

ASOS118.375

UNICOM123.00CTAF/UNICOM

Radio / FSS122.20SEATTLE RDO

Center132.60SEATTLE CNTR

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.