Walkinshaw Airport (1ND4) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Walkinshaw Airport in Argusville, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KFAR) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Walkinshaw Airport (1ND4) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Argusville, ND at 900 ft. 1ND4 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KFAR, about 12 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (08, 17, 26, 35) — longest 2,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KFAR. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KFAR, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KFAR, 11.7 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFAR 290453Z 15004KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02330183
What changed at KFAR (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.87 → 29.89 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 1ND4
Based on the nearest station (KFAR), 1ND4 is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 900 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 1ND4. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 1,500 ft | TURF-F | 3 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 17 | 2,500 ft | TURF-F | 3 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 26 | 1,500 ft | TURF-F | 3 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 35 | 2,500 ft | TURF-F | 3 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
1ND4 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Walkinshaw Airport in Argusville, ND: 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 1ND4 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 1ND4
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KFAR reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 08/17/26/35
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KFAR 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250 FM291500 20008KT 6SM FU FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 1ND4
- City
- Argusville
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 900 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.0583, -97.0170
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KFAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFAR
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 34m
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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
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1ND4 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 1ND4?+
1ND4 has 4 runways — 08, 17, 26, 35; 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 1ND4 come from?+
Walkinshaw Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KFAR, about 12 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 1ND4 can differ.
Does 1ND4 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KFAR TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 1ND4 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 1ND4 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 1ND4 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Walkinshaw Airport (1ND4)
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