Eppley Airfield (KOMA)
Omaha, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KOMA
IATA
OMA
City
Omaha
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
984 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
41.3032, -95.8941
Overview
Nebraska hub on the Missouri River with USAF Offutt nearby. Good training weather and facilities.
Current Weather at KOMA
Pilots flying into or out of Eppley Airfield should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR KOMA 030852Z 15005KT 10SM SCT250 17/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP223 T01720111 58003Wind 150° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 15
Current TAF
TAF KOMA 030520Z 0306/0406 16008KT P6SM SCT250 FM031500 16012KT P6SM SCT120Decode METAR for KOMA
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Eppley Airfield. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KOMA. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for KOMA. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Omaha. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Eppley Airfield.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Eppley Airfield
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KOMA include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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