Patterson Field (29ID) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Patterson Field in Emmett, ID, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KEUL) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Patterson Field (29ID) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Emmett, ID at 2,297 ft. 29ID has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KEUL, about 15 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (12, 30) — longest 1,724 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KEUL. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KEUL, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KEUL, 14.8 nm away.
Wind from the west (260°) at 9 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KEUL 290656Z AUTO 26009KT 5SM HZ CLR 23/09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP085 T02330094 403560144 $
What changed at KEUL (nearest station)?
Since the 0556Z (11:56 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0556Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 29ID
Based on the nearest station (KEUL), 29ID is currently MVFR with winds from 260° at 9 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,950 ft (field elevation 2,297 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 29ID. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 1,724 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 9 kt left |
| 30 | 1,724 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 9 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 3→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
29ID weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Patterson Field in Emmett, ID: 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 29ID 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 29ID
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KEUL reported mostly marginal VFR across 26 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 12/30
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KEUL 290520Z 2906/3006 29008KT 4SM FU SCT020
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 29ID
- City
- Emmett
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,297 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.8872, -116.6547
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,724 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KEUL
- TAF
- Nearest KEUL
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Next sunset
- 20h 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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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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29ID weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 29ID?+
29ID has 2 runways — 12, 30; the longest is 1,724 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 29ID come from?+
Patterson Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KEUL, about 15 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 29ID can differ.
Does 29ID have a TAF?+
Yes — the KEUL TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 29ID broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 29ID does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 29ID from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Patterson Field (29ID)
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