Western Airpark (06WN) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Western Airpark in Yelm, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KGRF) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Western Airpark (06WN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Yelm, WA at 394 ft. 06WN has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KGRF, about 9 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 2,845 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KGRF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KGRF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGRF, 9.3 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGRF 290555Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP172 T01680119 10236 20168 53008 $
What changed at KGRF (nearest station)?
Since the 0355Z (8:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 240° to 270°.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.01 → 30.03 inHg.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for 06WN
Based on the nearest station (KGRF), 06WN is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 550 ft (field elevation 394 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 06WN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 2,845 ft | ASPH-G | 6 kt head | 0 kt |
| 09 | 2,845 ft | ASPH-G | 0 kt head | 6 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→6 kt, ceiling 4,500 ft → unlimited.
06WN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Western Airpark in Yelm, WA: 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 06WN 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 06WN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SEA UA /OV SEA010006/TM 0306/FL075/TP E75L/TB MOD 075-050/RM CELL EXTENDING NE
SEA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA010006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 075-050Turbulence: moderate 7,500–5,000 ft.RM CELL EXTENDING NERemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0305/FL020/TP PC12/RM SMOOTH RIDE
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDERemarks.Show raw report
BFI UUA /OV BFI315001/TM 0133/FL003/TP BE99/RM LLWS +/- 10KTS
BFI UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0133Reported at 01:33 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KTSRemarks.Show raw report
PAE UA /OV PAE360002/TM 0128/FL030/TP PA28/SK BKN030
PAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PAE360002Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0128Reported at 01:28 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP PA28Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315003/TM 0123/FL010/TP B190/RM LLWS +/- 5-7KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315003Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0123Reported at 01:23 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 5-7KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0102/FL020/TP DC9/RM LLWS +/- 3-5KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP DC9Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 3-5KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315008/TM 0055/FL020/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0055Reported at 00:55 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0045/FL020/TP C700/RM SMOOTH RIDE DURD
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0045Reported at 00:45 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C700Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDE DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 06WN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KGRF reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 56 observations, with 18 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 85%
- 09
- 15%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2100Z (2:00 PM PDT)
TAF KGRF 282100Z 2821/3003 22010G15KT 9999 SCT025 BKN035 OVC050 QNH3000INS BECMG 2902/2903 23012KT 9999 SCT060 QNH3001INS BECMG 2906/2907 22007KT 9999 FEW070 QNH3003INS BECMG 2911/2912 18003KT 6000 BR SCT012 QNH3003INS TEMPO 2913/2915 3200 BR BKN010 BECMG 2917/2918 29004KT 9999 NSW SCT026 QNH3001INS BECMG 2919/2920 27002KT 9999 FEW040 QNH2993INS BECMG 3001/3002 26006KT 9999 FEW210 QNH2993INS TX23/2921Z TN09/2914Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 06WN
- City
- Yelm
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 394 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.9250, -122.5530
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,845 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KGRF
- TAF
- Nearest KGRF
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 41m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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06WN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 06WN?+
06WN has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 2,845 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 06WN come from?+
Western Airpark does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KGRF, about 9 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 06WN can differ.
Does 06WN have a TAF?+
Yes — the KGRF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 06WN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 06WN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 06WN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Western Airpark (06WN)
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