Smith Prairie Airport (2U0) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Smith Prairie Airport in Prairie, ID, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBOI): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Smith Prairie Airport (2U0) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Prairie, ID at 4,958 ft. 2U0 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KBOI, about 30 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (05, 23), longest 5,400 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBOI. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBOI, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KBOI, 29.6 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 11 kt, gusting 24 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.72 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI KBOI 130623Z 27011G24KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A2972 RMK AO2 T02440028
What changed at KBOI (nearest station)?
Since the 0553Z (11:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind swung from 140° to 270°, a 130° shift that can change the favored runway.
- Gusts began, now gusting 24 kt.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.68 → 29.72 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 2U0
Based on the nearest station (KBOI), 2U0 is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 11 knots gusting 24, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 11 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,500 ft (field elevation 4,958 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 2U0. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 5,400 ft | TURF-G | 0 kt head | 11 kt left (g24) |
| 23 | 5,400 ft | TURF-G | 0 kt head | 11 kt left (g24) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 8→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
2U0 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Smith Prairie Airport in Prairie, 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 2U0 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 2U0
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BKE UA /OV BKE110030/TM 0534/FL250/TP E75L/TB CONS MOD CHOP /RM DURD /ZLC
BKE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BKE110030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0534Reported at 05:34 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous moderate chop.RM DURD /ZLCRemarks.Show raw report
BOI UA /OV BOI110045/TM 0533/FL180/TP E75L/IC LGT CLR /ZLC
BOI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BOI110045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0533Reported at 05:33 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.IC LGT CLR /ZLCIcing: light clear /zlc.Show raw report
TWF UA /OV TWF300030/TM 0530/FL250/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD 330-250 /RM DURD SPUUD4 /ZLC
TWF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TWF300030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0530Reported at 05:30 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD 330-250Turbulence: light to moderate 33,000–25,000 ft.RM DURD SPUUD4 /ZLCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 2U0
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KBOI reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 05/23
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0531Z (11:31 PM MDT)
TAF KBOI 130531Z 1306/1406 30012KT P6SM BKN080 FM132000 32014G22KT P6SM SCT080 FM140200 33006KT P6SM FEW080
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near 2U0
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 2U0
- City
- Prairie
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,958 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.4985, -115.5480
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBOI
- TAF
- Nearest KBOI
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Next sunset
- 19h 28m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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2U0 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 2U0?+
2U0 has 2 runways: 05, 23; the longest is 5,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 2U0 come from?+
Smith Prairie Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBOI, about 30 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 2U0 can differ.
Does 2U0 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KBOI TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 2U0 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 2U0 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 2U0 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Smith Prairie Airport (2U0)
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