KYKM METAR
Current observed weather at Yakima Air Trml/McAllister Field (YKM · KYKM), Yakima, WA, elevation 1,099 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0653Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Yakima Air Trml/McAllister Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0653Z
MVFRMETAR KYKM 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR BKN075 BKN100 06/04 A3009 RMK AO2 RAE47 SLP197 P0000 T00560044 $
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
6 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Rain ended 0647Z.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| RAE47 | Rain ended 0647Z | Weather |
| SLP197 | Sea level pressure 1019.7 hPa | Measurement |
| P0000 | Precipitation in the past hour: a trace | Measurement |
| T00560044 | Temperature 5.6°C, dew point 4.4°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
| $ | Station is due for maintenance | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | MVFR | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM. |
| Wind | Calm | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 5 SM | Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles. |
| Ceiling | 7,500 ft BKN | Lowest BKN layer, 7,500 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Broken at 7,500 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 6°C (42°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 4°C (40°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 1°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 30.09 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0753Z | VFR | 250° at 4 kt | 6 SM | Clear | 2°C |
| 0853Z | VFR | 270° at 5 kt | 8 SM | Clear | 2°C |
| 0953Z | MVFR | 320° at 4 kt | 5 SM | Clear | 1°C |
| 1053Z | VFR | Calm | 6 SM | Clear | 1°C |
| 1153Z | VFR | 290° at 5 kt | 7 SM | 7,500 ft | 1°C |
| 1253Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | 8,500 ft | 1°C |
| 1353Z | VFR | Calm | 6 SM | 8,000 ft | 2°C |
| 1453Z | VFR | 290° at 4 kt | 8 SM | Clear | 0°C |
| 1553Z | MVFR | Calm | 3 SM | Clear | 1°C |
| 1653Z | VFR | Calm | 6 SM | 7,500 ft | 4°C |
| 1753Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 7,500 ft | 6°C |
| 1853Z | VFR | Calm | 7 SM | 7,500 ft | 7°C |
| 1953Z | VFR | Calm | 9 SM | Clear | 9°C |
| 2053Z | VFR | Calm | 8 SM | Clear | 11°C |
| 2153Z | VFR | Variable at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 12°C |
| 2253Z | VFR | 160° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 12°C |
| 2353Z | VFR | 170° at 4 kt | 9 SM | Clear | 11°C |
| 0053Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 9°C |
| 0153Z | VFR | 090° at 4 kt | 9 SM | Clear | 7°C |
| 0253Z | VFR | Calm | 8 SM | Clear | 5°C |
| 0353Z | VFR | Calm | 6 SM | Clear | 5°C |
| 0353Z | VFR | Calm | 6 SM | Clear | 5°C |
| 0553Z | VFR | Calm | 6 SM | 7,000 ft | 6°C |
| 0653Z | MVFR | Calm | 5 SM | 7,500 ft | 6°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KYKM?
The 5 Nov 2026 0653Z observation at Yakima Air Trml/McAllister Field reads: METAR KYKM 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR BKN075 BKN100 06/04 A3009 RMK AO2 RAE47 SLP197 P0000 T00560044 $ Remarks: Rain ended 0647Z.
Is KYKM VFR right now?
Yakima Air Trml/McAllister Field is reporting MVFR. Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
How often is the KYKM 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 KYKM
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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