Dusenbury Field (13NR) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Dusenbury Field in Walnut Cove, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KGSO) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Dusenbury Field (13NR) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Walnut Cove, NC at 646 ft. 13NR has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KGSO, about 16 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (14, 32) — longest 1,900 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KGSO. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KGSO, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGSO, 16.1 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.70 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGSO 290654Z 30007KT 10SM FEW250 22/20 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP043 T02220200 $
What changed at KGSO (nearest station)?
Since the 0554Z (1:54 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0554Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 13NR
Based on the nearest station (KGSO), 13NR is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 646 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 13NR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 1,900 ft | Turf | 4 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 32 | 1,900 ft | Turf | 4 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 0→7 kt, ceiling 25,000 ft → unlimited.
13NR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dusenbury Field in Walnut Cove, NC: 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 13NR 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 13NR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 0237/FL350/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-28
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.Show raw report
RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 13NR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KGSO reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14/32
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KGSO 290520Z 2906/3006 30007KT P6SM SKC FM291330 33010G16KT P6SM FEW250 FM300000 33005KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 13NR
- City
- Walnut Cove
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 646 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.2976, -80.1621
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,900 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KGSO
- TAF
- Nearest KGSO
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 0m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Riverside Aero Modelers Society - Poindexter Road — East Bend, NC · 16 mi
- County Line R/C Modelers - Scalesville Rd — Summerfield, NC · 20 mi
- Flying Horseman RC Club South - 868 — Stuart, VA · 23 mi
13NR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 13NR?+
13NR has 2 runways — 14, 32; the longest is 1,900 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 13NR come from?+
Dusenbury Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KGSO, about 16 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 13NR can differ.
Does 13NR have a TAF?+
Yes — the KGSO TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 13NR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 13NR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 13NR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Dusenbury Field (13NR)
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