HF Strip Airport (3KS) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near HF Strip Airport in Fowler, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDDC): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
HF Strip Airport (3KS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fowler, KS at 2,567 ft. 3KS has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KDDC, about 25 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36), longest 2,585 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KDDC. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KDDC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KDDC, 24.5 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 8 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDDC 130652Z AUTO 05008KT 9SM CLR 18/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP142 T01780156 $
What changed at KDDC (nearest station)?
Since the 0552Z (12:52 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0552Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 3KS
Based on the nearest station (KDDC), 3KS is currently VFR with winds from 050° at 8 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,350 ft (field elevation 2,567 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 3KS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 2,585 ft | Turf | 5 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 36 | 2,585 ft | Turf | 5 kt head | 6 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 10→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
3KS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around HF Strip Airport in Fowler, 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 3KS 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 3KS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KDDC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 28 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18/36
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KDDC 130520Z 1306/1406 06009KT P6SM SKC FM131300 12007KT P6SM SCT030 FM131600 17012KT P6SM FEW100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 3KS
- City
- Fowler
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,567 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.4361, -100.2721
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,585 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDDC
- TAF
- Nearest KDDC
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 38m
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Nearby airports
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3KS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 3KS?+
3KS has 2 runways: 18, 36; the longest is 2,585 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 3KS come from?+
HF Strip Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDDC, about 25 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 3KS can differ.
Does 3KS have a TAF?+
Yes. The KDDC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 3KS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 3KS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 3KS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for HF Strip Airport (3KS)
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