Shannon Field (02CD) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Shannon Field in Clarksdale, MS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRNV) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Shannon Field (02CD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Clarksdale, MS at 165 ft. 02CD has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRNV, about 25 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 2,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KGWO. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KRNV, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRNV, 25 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 20,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 20,000 ft.
METAR KRNV 290715Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM BKN200 26/26 A2980 RMK AO2 T02630263 $
What changed at KRNV (nearest station)?
Since the 0655Z (1:55 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0655Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 02CD
Based on the nearest station (KRNV), 02CD is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 20,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 165 ft). 02CD does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KGWO, about 44 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 02CD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 2,500 ft | CONC-TURF | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 33 | 2,500 ft | CONC-TURF | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 20,000 ft.
02CD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Shannon Field in Clarksdale, MS: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 02CD is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 02CD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MEM UA /OV MEM330050/TM 0455/FLDURD/TP A306/TB MODERATE /RM ALTITUDE 170-110
MEM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MEM330050Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0455Reported at 04:55 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A306Aircraft type reporting.TB MODERATETurbulence: moderate.RM ALTITUDE 170-110Remarks.Show raw report
PBF UA /OV PBF090030/TM 0144/FL390/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME
PBF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PBF090030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0144Reported at 01:44 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 02CD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRNV reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 20,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15/33
- 100%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 02CD
- City
- Clarksdale
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 165 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.1296, -90.5240
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRNV
- TAF
- Nearest KGWO
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 38m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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02CD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 02CD?+
02CD has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 2,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 02CD come from?+
Shannon Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRNV, about 25 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 02CD can differ.
Does 02CD have a TAF?+
No — 02CD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KGWO, about 44 nm away.
Does 02CD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 02CD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 02CD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Shannon Field (02CD)
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