Don Kichote-Quixote Airport (21NK) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Don Kichote-Quixote Airport in Morris, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KOIC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Don Kichote-Quixote Airport (21NK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Morris, NY at 1,750 ft. 21NK has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KOIC, about 15 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NE, SW) — longest 2,112 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBGM. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KOIC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KOIC, 14.7 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 3 kt, visibility 2 statute miles, overcast at 200 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.64 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 200 ft.
METAR KOIC 290335Z AUTO 02003KT 2SM BR OVC002 19/18 A2964 RMK AO2 VIS 1 1/4V5
Current pilot readout for 21NK
Based on the nearest station (KOIC), 21NK is currently LIFR with winds from 020° at 3 knots, visibility 2 statute miles, and a 200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NE, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,000 ft (field elevation 1,750 ft). 21NK does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBGM, about 41 nm away.
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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 21NK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEFAV | 2,112 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| SW | 2,112 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
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21NK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Don Kichote-Quixote Airport in Morris, NY: 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 21NK 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 21NK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0302/FL003/TP A320/TB SMOOTH /RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 19 ALB
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 1…Remarks.Show raw report
IPT UA /OV FQM050020/TM 0215/FL370/TP B763/TB MOD
IPT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FQM050020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB340010/TM 0155/FL030/TP A319/TB LGT-MOD
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB340010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0155Reported at 01:55 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
SYR UA /OV SYR/TM 0127/FL340/TP B739/SK TOP300/RM THIN LAYER 300 BUT CAN SEE CULTURAL LIGHTS
SYR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SYRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0127Reported at 01:27 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP300Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM THIN LAYER 300 BUT CAN SE…Remarks.Show raw report
GFL UA /OV GFL/TM 0110/FL330/TP B38M/TB MOD 330-340
GFL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 330-340Turbulence: moderate 33,000–34,000 ft.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0110/FL006 /TP GLF4/SK 009
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL006Altitude: 600 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.SK 009Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0054/FL360/TP NMRS/TB CONT LGT
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0054Reported at 00:54 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP NMRSAircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGTTurbulence: cont light.Show raw report
ARP UAL260 4131N 07635W 0037 F330 TB MODERATE SK IC
ARP UAL260 4131N 07635W 0037…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 21NK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
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Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
- NE/SW
- 100%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 21NK
- City
- Morris
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,750 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.5528, -75.1911
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,112 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KOIC
- TAF
- Nearest KBGM
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 41m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Cortland Aeromodeling Society - Turtle Lake Rd — Garrattsville, NY · 11 mi
- Otsego County RC Flyers- CR 58 — Oneonta, NY · 12 mi
- Chenango RC Club - County Rd 25 — Columbus, NY · 12 mi
21NK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 21NK?+
21NK has 2 runways — NE, SW; the longest is 2,112 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 21NK come from?+
Don Kichote-Quixote Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KOIC, about 15 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 21NK can differ.
Does 21NK have a TAF?+
No — 21NK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBGM, about 41 nm away.
Does 21NK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 21NK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 21NK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Don Kichote-Quixote Airport (21NK)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Don Kichote-Quixote Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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