KITR METAR

Current observed weather at Kit Carson County (ITR · KITR), Burlington, CO, elevation 4,218 ft. Reported 21 Sep 2026 1053Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map

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METAR observed 21 Sep 2026 1053Z

VFR

METAR KITR 211053Z AUTO 24004KT 8SM FEW110 12/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01220117 $

Wind

240° at 4 kt

Visibility

8 SM

Ceiling

Clear

Temp / Dewpoint

12° / 12°C

Altimeter

30.19"

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.

What it says

Field	Value	What that means
Flight category	VFR	Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Wind	240° at 4 kt	Direction is degrees true, as reported.
Visibility	8 SM	Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles.
Ceiling	Unlimited	No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported.
Sky	Few at 11,000 ft AGL	—
Temperature	12°C (54°F)	—
Dewpoint	12°C (53°F)	—
Temp/dewpoint spread	1°C	A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming.
Altimeter	30.19 inHg	Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting.

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Flight category

Wind · kt (gust shading)

Ceiling · ft (log scale, ▲ = unlimited)

Visibility · SM

All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp

Time	Category	Wind	Visibility	Ceiling	Temp
1153Z	LIFR	060° at 3 kt	0.25 SM	100 ft	14°C
1253Z	LIFR	300° at 3 kt	0.75 SM	200 ft	14°C
1353Z	LIFR	220° at 3 kt	0.75 SM	200 ft	14°C
1456Z	LIFR	000° at 0 kt	3 SM	200 ft	15°C
1553Z	MVFR	000° at 0 kt	10+ SM	1,500 ft	16°C
1653Z	MVFR	080° at 4 kt	10+ SM	1,500 ft	19°C
1753Z	VFR	Variable at 3 kt	10+ SM	Clear	20°C
1853Z	VFR	Calm	10+ SM	Clear	22°C
1953Z	VFR	040° at 8 kt	10+ SM	Clear	23°C
2053Z	VFR	050° at 8 kt	10+ SM	Clear	24°C
2153Z	VFR	040° at 13-18 kt	10+ SM	12,000 ft	21°C
2253Z	VFR	060° at 10 kt	10+ SM	11,000 ft	20°C
2353Z	VFR	070° at 13-21 kt	10+ SM	Clear	20°C
0053Z	VFR	080° at 6 kt	10+ SM	3,500 ft	18°C
0153Z	VFR	100° at 5 kt	10+ SM	Clear	17°C
0253Z	VFR	060° at 3 kt	10+ SM	10,000 ft	16°C
0353Z	MVFR	130° at 9 kt	4 SM	3,200 ft	14°C
0453Z	VFR	140° at 6 kt	10+ SM	9,000 ft	15°C
0553Z	VFR	080° at 6 kt	10+ SM	10,000 ft	15°C
0653Z	VFR	040° at 3 kt	10+ SM	Clear	14°C
0753Z	VFR	110° at 3 kt	10+ SM	9,500 ft	14°C
0853Z	VFR	230° at 4 kt	10+ SM	Clear	14°C
0953Z	VFR	230° at 5 kt	10+ SM	11,000 ft	13°C
1053Z	VFR	240° at 4 kt	8 SM	Clear	12°C

Frequently asked

What is the current METAR at KITR?

The 21 Sep 2026 1053Z observation at Kit Carson County reads: METAR KITR 211053Z AUTO 24004KT 8SM FEW110 12/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01220117 $

Is KITR VFR right now?

Kit Carson County is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.

How often is the KITR METAR updated?

Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.

More about KITR

Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.

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