Is KINS VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KINS has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 110° at 16 kt, runway 08 gives a 15 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Creech Air Force Base have?

Creech Air Force Base has 2 runways; the longest is 9,002 ft (2,744 m). Field elevation is 3,133 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KINS?

ASOS 121.125 MHz, Tower 118.30 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KINS?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:40 UTC and sunset at 01:21 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:47 UTC.

Are there delays at KINS right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Creech Air Force Base

General Aviation Airport · Indian Springs, NV, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Creech Air Force Base. It's 94°F with 11% humidity. Winds from 110° at 16 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKINSIATAINSLOCALINS

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

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

Elevation3,133ft955 m

Longest runway9,002ft2,744 m

Runways21 lighted

Coordinates36.59, -115.6736°35'13.9"N 115°40'22.8"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

26 min ago

94°F34.4°C · Dew 31°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

110° @ 16 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity11%
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Pressure1018 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KINS 042255Z AUTO 11016KT 10SM CLR 34/M00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP130 T03441003 $

Decoded — plain language

Wind110° @ 16 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature94°F / 34.4°C

Dew point31°F · 11% RH

Altimeter30.06 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:55Z·Indian Springs/Creech AFB, NV, US·26 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sat 05:00Z – Sun 11:00Z

InitialSat 05:00Zuntil Sat 18:00Z
VFRWindVariable @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 25,000′
BecomingSat 18:00Zuntil Sun 03:00Z
VFRWind070° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 25,000′
BecomingSun 03:00Zuntil Sun 11:00Z
VFRWindVariable @ 6 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 25,000′

RAW

TAF KINS 030440Z 0305/0411 VRB06KT 9999 SCT250 QNH3002INS
  BECMG 0318/0319 07012KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2994INS
  BECMG 0403/0404 VRB06KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3003INS TX34/0323Z TN17/0313Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0305 NEXT 0505

Issued 03 Oct 2026 04:40Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

08/26

Headwind15 kt

Crosswind5 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind15 kt

Crosswind5 kt from L

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 23:21 UTC

What is the weather at Creech Air Force Base (KINS) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Creech Air Force Base. It's 94°F with 11% humidity. Winds from 110° at 16 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:55 UTC)
Is KINS VFR or IFR right now?: KINS is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KINS has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 110° at 16 kt, runway 08 gives a 15 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Creech Air Force Base have?: Creech Air Force Base has 2 runways; the longest is 9,002 ft (2,744 m). Field elevation is 3,133 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KINS?: ASOS 121.125 MHz, Tower 118.30 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KINS?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:40 UTC and sunset at 01:21 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:47 UTC.
Are there delays at KINS right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KINS.

Runways

2 total

08/26◐ lit

9,002 ft2,744 × 150 ft · Concrete

13/31

5,476 ft1,669 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

6 listed

ASOS121.125

Ground118.30

Tower118.30

PMSV32.39NELLIS METRO

MISC119.35NELLIS CON

PTD139.30

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