Yingst Airport (3PS8) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Yingst Airport in Harrisburg, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMUI) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Yingst Airport (3PS8) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Harrisburg, PA at 701 ft. 3PS8 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMUI, about 8 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 1,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMUI. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMUI, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMUI, 8.4 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.58 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMUI 290255Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM FEW070 22/20 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP016 T02230196 50000
What changed at KMUI (nearest station)?
Since the 0155Z (9:55 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 17,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.60 → 29.58 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 3PS8
Based on the nearest station (KMUI), 3PS8 is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 701 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 3PS8. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 1,500 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 27 | 1,500 ft | TURF | 3 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 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
3PS8 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Yingst Airport in Harrisburg, PA: 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 3PS8 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 3PS8
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PTW UA /OV PTW/TM 0326/FL290/TP C56X/TA M17/IC TRACE-LGT CLR
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PTWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0326Reported at 03:26 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.TA M17Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE-LGT CLRIcing: trace - light clear.Show raw report
IPT UA /OV FQM050020/TM 0215/FL370/TP B763/TB MOD
IPT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FQM050020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0200/FL120/TP B752/TB LGT-MOD CAT 070-120
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CAT 070-120Turbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence 7,000–12,000 ft.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 0132/FL060/TP CRJ2/WX FV99SM/RM VFR
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0132Reported at 01:32 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.WX FV99SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
JST UA /OV JST180025/TM 0117/FL280/TP C56/TB OCNL MOD CHOP
JST UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JST180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0117Reported at 01:17 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP C56Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0106/FL150/TP B737/TB CONS MOD/RM 070-160
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0106Reported at 01:06 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.RM 070-160Remarks.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0059/FL090/TP B737/TB CONS MOD CHOP
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous moderate chop.Show raw report
ARP UAL260 4131N 07635W 0037 F330 TB MODERATE SK IC
ARP UAL260 4131N 07635W 0037…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 3PS8
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMUI reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 43 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 09/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0300Z (11:00 PM EDT)
TAF KMUI 290300Z 2903/3009 33006KT 9999 SCT020 BKN030 QNH2958INS BECMG 2918/2919 30010G20KT 8000 -RA SCT035 BKN050 QNH2964INS BECMG 3001/3002 32009KT 9999 NSW BKN030 OVC050 QNH2970INS TX26/2919Z TN19/2910Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2905 NEXT 2911
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 3PS8
- City
- Harrisburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 701 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.3958, -76.7458
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMUI
- TAF
- Nearest KMUI
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 36m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Harrisburg Area Flying Society - Detweiler Park — Dauphin, PA · 10 mi
- Harrisburg Area Flying Society - Elmerton Field — Harrisburg, PA · 10 mi
- Keystone RC Soc Inc 1 — Middletown, PA · 11 mi
3PS8 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 3PS8?+
3PS8 has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 1,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 3PS8 come from?+
Yingst Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMUI, about 8 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 3PS8 can differ.
Does 3PS8 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMUI TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 3PS8 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 3PS8 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 3PS8 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Yingst Airport (3PS8)
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