KAUO Auburn University Regional Airport
Auburn University Regional Airport (AUO) is a flight-training airport in Auburn, Alabama, at 777 ft elevation, with 2 runways: 18/36 (5,264 ft), 11/29 (4,000 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KAUO · FAA AUO · IATA AUO |
|---|---|
| Location | Auburn, AL · 32.6151, -85.4340 |
| Elevation | 777 ft MSL (237 m) |
| AWOS | 132.575 MHz |
| FAA charts | 8 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KAUO METAR and TAF
METAR KAUO 010456Z AUTO 10010G20KT 10SM OVC023 18/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP248 T01830133 402560167 $| Wind | From 100° at 10 kt, gusting 20 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Overcast 2,300 ft · ceiling 2,300 ft |
| Temperature / dew point | 18°C (64°F) / 13°C (55°F) · spread 5°C |
| Altimeter | 30.29 inHg (1026 hPa) |
| Flight category | Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000–3,000 ft and/or visibility 3–5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP248: sea-level pressure 1024.8 hPa · T01830133: temperature 18.3°C, dew point 13.3°C · $: the station needs maintenance
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (100° true at 10 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 18: headwind 2 kt, crosswind 10 kt from the left
- RWY 36: tailwind 2 kt, crosswind 10 kt from the right
- RWY 11: headwind 10 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
- RWY 29: tailwind 10 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:40Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KAUO 312340Z 0100/0124 08010KT P6SM OVC110 FM010600 09010G20KT P6SM OVC028 PROB30 0112/0118 4SM -SHRA BR OVC015 FM011800 08010G18KT P6SM OVC035 PROB30 0118/0121 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM012100 08010G18KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC035- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 080° at 10 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 11,000 ft
- From · 1st 06:00Z: wind 090° at 10 kt, gusting 20 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 2,800 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 12Z – 1st 18Z: visibility 4 statute miles · light rain showers, mist · overcast 1,500 ft
- From · 1st 18:00Z: wind 080° at 10 kt, gusting 18 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · overcast 3,500 ft
- 30% chance · 1st 18Z – 1st 21Z: visibility 4 statute miles · light rain showers, mist · overcast 2,500 ft
- From · 1st 21:00Z: wind 080° at 10 kt, gusting 18 kt · visibility 6 statute miles · light rain showers, mist · overcast 3,500 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 / 36 | 5,264 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
| 11 / 29 | 4,000 × 75 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | ATLANTA APP/DEP | 125.5 |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 132.575 |
| Clearance delivery | ATLANTA CLNC DEL | 118.7 |
| UNICOM | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.0 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KAUO before you fly.
FAA charts for KAUO — d-TPP 2611
8 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 5
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KAUO on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.