Orr Airport (24NE) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Orr Airport in Lakeside, NE, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KAIA) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Orr Airport (24NE) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lakeside, NE at 3,827 ft. 24NE has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KAIA, about 26 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (09, 15, 27, 33) — longest 2,300 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KAIA. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KAIA, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KAIA, 25.7 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAIA 290353Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02060183
What changed at KAIA (nearest station)?
Since the 0253Z (8:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 200° to 230°.
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Current pilot readout for 24NE
Based on the nearest station (KAIA), 24NE is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,250 ft (field elevation 3,827 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 24NE. 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 | 1,500 ft | TURF | 6 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 15 | 2,300 ft | ASPH-TURF | 6 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 27 | 1,500 ft | TURF | 6 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 33 | 2,300 ft | ASPH-TURF | 6 kt tail | 7 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 11→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
24NE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Orr Airport in Lakeside, NE: 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 24NE 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 24NE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KAIA reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 09/15/27/33
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2330Z (5:30 PM MDT)
TAF KAIA 282330Z 2900/2924 16012KT P6SM FEW100 FM290300 18010KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 2903/2905 4SM -TSRA OVC050CB FM290600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 24NE
- City
- Lakeside
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,827 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.3839, -102.4390
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 2,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KAIA
- TAF
- Nearest KAIA
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 22h 16m
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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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24NE weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 24NE?+
24NE has 4 runways — 09, 15, 27, 33; the longest is 2,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 24NE come from?+
Orr Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KAIA, about 26 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 24NE can differ.
Does 24NE have a TAF?+
Yes — the KAIA TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 24NE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 24NE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 24NE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Orr Airport (24NE)
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