Ward Field (0O9) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Ward Field in Gasquet, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KCEC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Ward Field (0O9) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Gasquet, CA at 356 ft. 0O9 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KCEC, about 12 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (06, 24) — longest 2,990 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KCEC. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KCEC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCEC, 11.9 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 11 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 700 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 700 ft.
METAR KCEC 290256Z AUTO 33011G19KT 10SM OVC007 17/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP170 T01720156 56010
What changed at KCEC (nearest station)?
Since the 0222Z (7:22 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 19 kt.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for 0O9
Based on the nearest station (KCEC), 0O9 is currently IFR with winds from 330° at 11 knots gusting 19, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 700 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 550 ft (field elevation 356 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 0O9. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 2,990 ft | ASPH-G | 10 kt head | 5 kt left (g9) |
| 24 | 2,990 ft | ASPH-G | 10 kt head | 5 kt left (g9) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 3→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → 700 ft.
0O9 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ward Field in Gasquet, CA: 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 0O9 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 0O9
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KCEC reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 29 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
- 06/24
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0356Z (8:56 PM PDT)
TAF KCEC 290356Z 2904/2924 33012KT 6SM BR OVC007 FM290600 19007KT 4SM BR BKN005 OVC012 FM291200 20002KT 1SM BR BKN004 OVC007 FM291700 31004KT 6SM BR OVC007 FM292000 30008KT P6SM SCT015
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 0O9
- City
- Gasquet
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 356 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.8457, -123.9850
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,990 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KCEC
- TAF
- Nearest KCEC
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 40m
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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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50–100 NM
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0O9 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 0O9?+
0O9 has 2 runways — 06, 24; the longest is 2,990 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 0O9 come from?+
Ward Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KCEC, about 12 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 0O9 can differ.
Does 0O9 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KCEC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 0O9 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 0O9 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 0O9 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Ward Field (0O9)
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