Ritchie Airfield (28NK) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Ritchie Airfield in Clayton, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KART): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Ritchie Airfield (28NK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Clayton, NY at 385 ft. 28NK has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KART, about 12 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (07, 25), longest 2,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KART. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KART, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KART, 11.9 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 7 kt, gusting 14 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, a few clouds at 1,700 ft, overcast at 2,800 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,800 ft.
SPECI KART 130612Z AUTO 19007G14KT 5SM -RA BR FEW017 OVC028 20/19 A2989 RMK AO2 P0002 T02000189
What changed at KART (nearest station)?
Since the 0556Z (1:56 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility dropped from 10 SM to 5 SM.
- Mist began (BR).
The latest report is an off-schedule special (SPECI), issued because conditions changed significantly. What is a SPECI? →
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when 28NK's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for 28NK
Based on the nearest station (KART), 28NK is currently MVFR with winds from 190° at 7 knots gusting 14, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 2,800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 385 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get 28NK weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track 28NK in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track 28NK free on TelegramRunway wind check
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 28NK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | 2,000 ft | TURF | 7 kt tail | 1 kt left (g2) |
| 25 | 2,000 ft | TURF | 7 kt tail | 1 kt left (g2) |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,800 ft.
28NK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ritchie Airfield in Clayton, 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 28NK is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 28NK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KART reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 07/25
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KART 130520Z 1306/1406 19011KT P6SM -SHRA OVC035 FM130700 19012KT P6SM OVC025 FM130900 20012KT P6SM OVC015 FM131400 20008KT P6SM BKN025 FM131800 23012G18KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1318/1321 4SM -TSRA OVC015CB FM140200 28008KT P6SM SCT050
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Want forecast changes pushed to you? Start free on Telegram → TAF heads-ups are part of Premium · see what Premium includes
Get free ATIS alerts for 28NK
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near 28NK (Ritchie Airfield): alerts read from KART, the station this page uses.
Track 28NK on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 28NK
- City
- Clayton
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 385 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.1868, -76.0760
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KART
- TAF
- Nearest KART
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- Next sunset
- 16h 48m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed 28NK's live status on your website, free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- 1000 Island Radio Controlled Modelers - Ransom Rd , Lafargeville, NY · 9 mi
- N-Crash Private Property Site , Adams, NY · 24 mi
- N-CRASH- South Jefferson High School , Adams, NY · 25 mi
28NK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 28NK?+
28NK has 2 runways: 07, 25; the longest is 2,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 28NK come from?+
Ritchie Airfield does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KART, about 12 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 28NK can differ.
Does 28NK have a TAF?+
Yes. The KART TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 28NK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 28NK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 28NK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Ritchie Airfield (28NK)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Ritchie Airfield, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for 28NK yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram, so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment 28NK drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays: one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit