Darrow Field (26NV) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Darrow Field in Fallon, NV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KNFL) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Darrow Field (26NV) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fallon, NV at 3,965 ft. 26NV has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KNFL, about 8 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 2,483 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KNFL. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KNFL, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KNFL, 8 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 9 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, a few clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNFL 290257Z 33009KT 9SM FEW070 32/M06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP090 FEW070 FU T03171056 55008
What changed at KNFL (nearest station)?
Since the 0157Z (6:57 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for 26NV
Based on the nearest station (KNFL), 26NV is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 9 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,000 ft (field elevation 3,965 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 26NV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 2,483 ft | ASPH | 8 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 34 | 2,483 ft | ASPH | 8 kt head | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 8→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
26NV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Darrow Field in Fallon, NV: 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 26NV 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 26NV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RNO UA /OV FMG150042/TM 0237/FL200/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
RNO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FMG150042Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
MMH UA /OV MMH340055/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
MMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
TPH UA /OV MVA258045/TM 2256/FL200/TP B350/TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MVA258045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2256Reported at 22:56 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200Turbulence: light to moderate chop 14,000–20,000 ft.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 26NV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KNFL reported mostly VFR across 22 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16/34
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2200Z (3:00 PM PDT)
TAF KNFL 282200Z 2823/2923 VRB04KT 9999 SKC QNH2984INS FM290300 32009G15KT 9999 SKC QNH2987INS FM290700 VRB03KT 9999 SKC QNH2991INS FM291500 VRB04KT 9999 SCT100FU QNH2987INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2906 TIL 2914 TX37/2900Z TN14/2912Z FS30198
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 26NV
- City
- Fallon
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,965 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4534, -118.8663
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,483 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KNFL
- TAF
- Nearest KNFL
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 13m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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RC flying fields nearby
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26NV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 26NV?+
26NV has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 2,483 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 26NV come from?+
Darrow Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KNFL, about 8 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 26NV can differ.
Does 26NV have a TAF?+
Yes — the KNFL TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 26NV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 26NV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 26NV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Darrow Field (26NV)
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