Topaz Ranch Airport (43NV) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Topaz Ranch Airport in Wellington, NV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMEV) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Topaz Ranch Airport (43NV) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Wellington, NV at 5,066 ft. 43NV has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMEV, about 21 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (3, 18, 21, 36) — longest 4,325 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMEV. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMEV, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMEV, 21.1 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 12 kt, gusting 17 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMEV 290335Z AUTO 27012G17KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3000 RMK AO2
What changed at KMEV (nearest station)?
Since the 0315Z (8:15 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0315Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 43NV
Based on the nearest station (KMEV), 43NV is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 12 knots gusting 17, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 3, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,500 ft (field elevation 5,066 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 43NV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3FAV | 2,330 ft | GVL | 0 kt head | 12 kt left (g17) |
| 18 | 4,325 ft | GVL | 0 kt head | 12 kt left (g17) |
| 21 | 2,330 ft | GVL | 0 kt head | 12 kt left (g17) |
| 36 | 4,325 ft | GVL | 0 kt head | 12 kt left (g17) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
43NV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Topaz Ranch Airport in Wellington, NV: 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 43NV 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 43NV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RNO UA /OV FMG150042/TM 0237/FL200/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
RNO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FMG150042Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
MMH UA /OV MMH340055/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
MMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
TPH UA /OV MMH340005/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
TPH UA /OV MVA258045/TM 2256/FL200/TP B350/TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MVA258045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2256Reported at 22:56 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200Turbulence: light to moderate chop 14,000–20,000 ft.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 43NV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMEV reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
- 3/18/21/36
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KMEV 282320Z 2900/2924 27012G20KT P6SM SKC FM290300 27008KT P6SM SKC FM290500 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM292000 28008KT P6SM SKC FM292300 28009G17KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 43NV
- City
- Wellington
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,066 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.7287, -119.4661
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,325 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMEV
- TAF
- Nearest KMEV
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 19m
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43NV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 43NV?+
43NV has 4 runways — 3, 18, 21, 36; the longest is 4,325 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 43NV come from?+
Topaz Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMEV, about 21 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 43NV can differ.
Does 43NV have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMEV TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 43NV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 43NV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 43NV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Topaz Ranch Airport (43NV)
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