Ontario International Airport (KONT)
Ontario, United States · North America
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
KONT
IATA
ONT
City
Ontario
Country
United States
Region
North America
Elevation
944 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
34.0560, -117.6012
Overview
Inland Empire reliever for LAX and UPS hub with good weather and less congestion.
Current Weather at KONT
Pilots flying into or out of Ontario International Airport 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 KONT 030853Z 27006KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01560128 58006 $Wind 270° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 27
Current TAF
TAF KONT 030520Z 0306/0412 25008KT P6SM SKC FM031100 VRB04KT 5SM BR OVC010 FM031600 VRB03KT 6SM HZ SCT012 FM032100 25010G18KT P6SM SKC FM040500 VRB04KT P6SM SKCDecode METAR for KONT
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Ontario International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for KONT. 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 KONT. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Ontario. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Ontario International Airport.
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 Ontario International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like KONT include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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