Peterson Ultralightport (36IN) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Peterson Ultralightport in North Liberty, IN, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSBN): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Peterson Ultralightport (36IN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around North Liberty, IN at 730 ft. 36IN has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KSBN, about 12 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NE, SW), longest 1,200 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSBN. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSBN, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KSBN, 11.8 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 2,700 ft, broken clouds at 4,200 ft, overcast at 5,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,700 ft.
METAR KSBN 130754Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM BKN027 BKN042 OVC050 21/19 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02110194
What changed at KSBN (nearest station)?
Since the 0654Z (2:54 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 0 to 6 kt.
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Current pilot readout for 36IN
Based on the nearest station (KSBN), 36IN is currently MVFR with winds from 340° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,700 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NE, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 730 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 36IN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEFAV | 1,200 ft | TURF | 6 kt head | 2 kt left |
| SW | 1,200 ft | TURF | 6 kt head | 2 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 5→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,700 ft.
36IN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Peterson Ultralightport in North Liberty, IN: 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 36IN 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 36IN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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TIP UA /OV RBS/TM 0539/FL410/TP GLF5/TB CONS LGT CHOP
TIP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0539Reported at 05:39 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 0224/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CAT/RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOP
MKG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0224Reported at 02:24 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CA…Turbulence: continuous moderate chop occasional mod clear-air turbulence.RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOPRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL1283 4156N 08703W 0223 F320 283/049KT TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL1283 4156N 08703W 022…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
PWK UA /OV OBK120045/TM 0215/FL320/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP
PWK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OBK120045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CH…Turbulence: continuous light chop occasional moderate chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 36IN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSBN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- NE/SW
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0555Z (1:55 AM EDT)
TAF KSBN 130555Z 1306/1406 35006KT P6SM SCT025 BKN250 TEMPO 1306/1309 VRB03KT BKN025 FM131500 32008KT P6SM SCT250 FM131800 32012G23KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 PROB30 1320/1324 34010KT 4SM -SHRA BR SCT050 BKN100 FM140300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 36IN
- City
- North Liberty
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 730 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.5362, -86.4439
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSBN
- TAF
- Nearest KSBN
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Next sunset
- 15h 51m
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36IN weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 36IN?+
36IN has 2 runways: NE, SW; the longest is 1,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 36IN come from?+
Peterson Ultralightport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSBN, about 12 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 36IN can differ.
Does 36IN have a TAF?+
Yes. The KSBN TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 36IN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 36IN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 36IN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Peterson Ultralightport (36IN)
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