KORD METAR
Current observed weather at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD · KORD), Chicago, IL, elevation 680 ft. Reported 7 Aug 2026 0151Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations.
All of Chicago O'Hare International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 7 Aug 2026 0151Z
VFRMETAR KORD 070151Z 17005KT 10SM FEW025 SCT060 24/21 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02440206
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 | 170° at 5 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Few at 2,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 24°C (76°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 21°C (69°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 4°C | The margin before the air reaches saturation. |
| Altimeter | 30.06 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 22 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0251Z | VFR | 290° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 22°C |
| 0351Z | VFR | 270° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 22°C |
| 0451Z | VFR | 200° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 8,000 ft | 21°C |
| 0451Z | VFR | 200° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 8,000 ft | 21°C |
| 0751Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | 7,000 ft | 21°C |
| 0951Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | 6,000 ft | 21°C |
| 1051Z | VFR | 130° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 9,000 ft | 21°C |
| 1151Z | VFR | 000° at 0 kt | 10+ SM | 6,000 ft | 22°C |
| 1251Z | VFR | 100° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 5,000 ft | 22°C |
| 1351Z | VFR | 110° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 3,800 ft | 23°C |
| 1451Z | MVFR | 100° at 6 kt | 9 SM | 2,500 ft | 23°C |
| 1515Z | VFR | 080° at 6 kt | 9 SM | 4,300 ft | 23°C |
| 1651Z | VFR | 140° at 6 kt | 9 SM | 5,000 ft | 25°C |
| 1751Z | MVFR | Variable at 6 kt | 9 SM | 2,500 ft | 26°C |
| 1851Z | VFR | 130° at 3 kt | 9 SM | 3,600 ft | 26°C |
| 1951Z | VFR | 150° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 3,400 ft | 26°C |
| 2051Z | VFR | Variable at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 4,500 ft | 27°C |
| 2151Z | VFR | 090° at 9 kt | 10+ SM | 3,100 ft | 25°C |
| 2251Z | MVFR | 100° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 3,000 ft | 26°C |
| 2351Z | MVFR | 060° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 2,600 ft | 26°C |
| 0051Z | VFR | Variable at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 4,500 ft | 26°C |
| 0151Z | VFR | 170° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 24°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KORD?
The 7 Aug 2026 0151Z observation at Chicago O'Hare International Airport reads: METAR KORD 070151Z 17005KT 10SM FEW025 SCT060 24/21 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02440206
Is KORD VFR right now?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the KORD 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 KORD
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.