Freeman Creek Airport (34ID) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Freeman Creek Airport in Cavendish, ID, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KLWS): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Freeman Creek Airport (34ID) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Cavendish, ID at 3,100 ft. 34ID has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KLWS, about 30 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (07, 25), longest 2,300 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KLWS. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KLWS, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KLWS, 30.2 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 6 kt, visibility 4 statute miles, a few clouds at 3,300 ft, broken clouds at 3,900 ft, overcast at 4,900 ft, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 3,900 ft.
SPECI KLWS 131004Z AUTO 31006KT 4SM VCTS +RA BR FEW033 BKN039 OVC049 12/11 A2987 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE P0003 T01220106 $
What changed at KLWS (nearest station)?
Since the 0956Z (2:56 AM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- A thunderstorm began (VCTS).
- Visibility dropped from 8 SM to 4 SM.
- Rain began (+RA).
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- Mist began (BR).
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for 34ID
Based on the nearest station (KLWS), 34ID is currently MVFR with winds from 310° at 6 knots, visibility 4 statute miles, and a 3,900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,550 ft (field elevation 3,100 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 34ID. 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 | 2,300 ft | GRVL-G | 4 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 25 | 2,300 ft | GRVL-G | 4 kt head | 5 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 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,900 ft.
34ID weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Freeman Creek Airport in Cavendish, 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 34ID 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 34ID
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KLWS reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 37 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,800 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 07/25
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0747Z (12:47 AM PDT)
TAF KLWS 130747Z 1308/1406 29020G35KT P6SM -SHRA SCT060 OVC090 FM131100 28009KT P6SM -RA OVC035 FM131400 20005KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050 FM131600 26007KT P6SM SCT045 BKN070 PROB30 1320/1322 6SM -SHRA BKN040 FM140100 24006KT P6SM -RA OVC035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 34ID
- City
- Cavendish
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,100 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.5704, -116.3419
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KLWS
- TAF
- Nearest KLWS
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 15h 49m
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34ID weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 34ID?+
34ID has 2 runways: 07, 25; the longest is 2,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 34ID come from?+
Freeman Creek Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KLWS, about 30 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 34ID can differ.
Does 34ID have a TAF?+
Yes. The KLWS TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 34ID broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 34ID does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 34ID from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Freeman Creek Airport (34ID)
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