Vonada Airport (2KS8) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Vonada Airport in Sylvan Grove, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRSL) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Vonada Airport (2KS8) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sylvan Grove, KS at 1,629 ft. 2KS8 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRSL, about 24 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 1,900 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KRSL. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KRSL, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRSL, 24 nm away.
Wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRSL 290453Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 28/23 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP094 T02830228
What changed at KRSL (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 070° to 110°.
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Current pilot readout for 2KS8
Based on the nearest station (KRSL), 2KS8 is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,650 ft (field elevation 1,629 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 2KS8. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 1,900 ft | TURF | 4 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 36 | 1,900 ft | TURF | 4 kt tail | 10 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
2KS8 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Vonada Airport in Sylvan Grove, KS: 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 2KS8 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 2KS8
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0059/FL430/TP CL30/SK UNKN-TOP440/TB NEG
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN-TOP440Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0021/FL300/TP E75L/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 2KS8
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRSL reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 18/36
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KRSL 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB06KT P6SM FEW015 SCT080 PROB30 2909/2913 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 2KS8
- City
- Sylvan Grove
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,629 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.1137, -98.4034
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,900 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRSL
- TAF
- Nearest KRSL
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 10m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Lucas Park Recreation Area Wilson Lake — Lucas, KS · 12 mi
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2KS8 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 2KS8?+
2KS8 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 1,900 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 2KS8 come from?+
Vonada Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRSL, about 24 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 2KS8 can differ.
Does 2KS8 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KRSL TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 2KS8 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 2KS8 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 2KS8 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Vonada Airport (2KS8)
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