Lucas Airport (38K) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Lucas Airport in Lucas, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRSL) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Lucas Airport (38K) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lucas, KS at 1,485 ft. 38K has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRSL, about 18 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 2,904 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, 17.5 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRSL 290353Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 28/22 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP096 T02780222
What changed at KRSL (nearest station)?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 38K
Based on the nearest station (KRSL), 38K is currently VFR with winds from 070° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,450 ft (field elevation 1,485 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 38K. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 2,904 ft | ASPH-G | 2 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 35 | 2,904 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt tail | 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 13→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
38K weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lucas Airport in Lucas, 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 38K 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 38K
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 38K
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
- 35
- 73%
- 17
- 27%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2330Z (6:30 PM CDT)
TAF KRSL 282330Z 2900/2924 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
- 38K
- City
- Lucas
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,485 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.0616, -98.5263
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,904 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRSL
- TAF
- Nearest KRSL
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 8m
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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
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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38K weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 38K?+
38K has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 2,904 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 38K come from?+
Lucas Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRSL, about 18 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 38K can differ.
Does 38K have a TAF?+
Yes — the KRSL TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 38K broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 38K does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 38K from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Lucas Airport (38K)
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