Duda Airstrip (08FA) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Duda Airstrip in La Belle, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRSW) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Duda Airstrip (08FA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around La Belle, FL at 35 ft. 08FA has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRSW, about 15 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 3,165 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KRSW. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KRSW, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRSW, 14.7 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRSW 290653Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 27/25 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02720250
What changed at KRSW (nearest station)?
Since the 0553Z (1:53 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0553Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 08FA
Based on the nearest station (KRSW), 08FA is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 35 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 08FA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 3,165 ft | TURF | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 27 | 3,165 ft | TURF | 2 kt tail | 2 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 3→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
08FA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Duda Airstrip in La Belle, FL: 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 08FA 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at 08FA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRSW reported mostly VFR across 35 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 29 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,700 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 09/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (1:23 AM EDT)
TAF KRSW 290523Z 2906/3006 27003KT P6SM SCT250 FM291500 25012G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB SCT250 PROB30 2915/2919 VRB15G25KT 2SM TSRA BKN025CB FM292000 25013G20KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM300100 24010KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 08FA
- City
- La Belle
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 35 ft
- Coordinates
- 26.5798, -81.4837
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,165 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRSW
- TAF
- Nearest KRSW
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 47m
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08FA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 08FA?+
08FA has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 3,165 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 08FA come from?+
Duda Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRSW, about 15 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 08FA can differ.
Does 08FA have a TAF?+
Yes — the KRSW TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 08FA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 08FA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 08FA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Duda Airstrip (08FA)
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