Flying M Ranch Ultralight Flightpark (38KS) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Flying M Ranch Ultralight Flightpark in Basehor, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMCI) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Flying M Ranch Ultralight Flightpark (38KS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Basehor, KS at 961 ft. 38KS has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMCI, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18U, 36U) — longest 850 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMCI. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMCI, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMCI, 13 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 12,000 ft, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
METAR KMCI 290553Z 16003KT 10SM OVC120 27/24 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02670239 10311 20261 403390239 51000
What changed at KMCI (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 38KS
Based on the nearest station (KMCI), 38KS is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 12,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18U, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,650 ft (field elevation 961 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 38KS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18UFAV | 850 ft | Turf | 3 kt tail | 1 kt right |
| 36U | 850 ft | Turf | 3 kt tail | 1 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 5→3 kt, ceiling 18,000 ft → 12,000 ft.
38KS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Flying M Ranch Ultralight Flightpark in Basehor, 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 38KS 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at 38KS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMCI reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18U/36U
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (12:23 AM CDT)
TAF KMCI 290523Z 2906/3006 VRB05KT P6SM BKN100 FM291400 11009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 38KS
- City
- Basehor
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 961 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.1524, -94.9172
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 850 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMCI
- TAF
- Nearest KMCI
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 29m
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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.
- The Sometimers RC Club - WY-CO Park Rd — Bonner Springs, KS · 4 mi
- The Sometimers RC Club - 13661 E Gilman Rd — Leavenworth, KS · 6 mi
- 95th Street Group - Kaw Valley Aerodrome — De Soto, KS · 11 mi
38KS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 38KS?+
38KS has 2 runways — 18U, 36U; the longest is 850 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 38KS come from?+
Flying M Ranch Ultralight Flightpark does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMCI, about 13 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 38KS can differ.
Does 38KS have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMCI TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 38KS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 38KS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 38KS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Flying M Ranch Ultralight Flightpark (38KS)
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