Rugg Ranches Airport (45OG) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Rugg Ranches Airport in Pilot Rock, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPDT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Rugg Ranches Airport (45OG) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Pilot Rock, OR at 1,890 ft. 45OG has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPDT, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 2,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KPDT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPDT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPDT, 13.3 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KPDT 290353Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM BKN110 22/06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP120 T02170056
What changed at KPDT (nearest station)?
Since the 0253Z (7:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 11,000 ft.
- Temperature down 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for 45OG
Based on the nearest station (KPDT), 45OG is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,150 ft (field elevation 1,890 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 45OG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34FAV | 2,000 ft | GRASS-F | 6 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 16 | 2,000 ft | GRASS-F | 2 kt head | 7 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 6→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
45OG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rugg Ranches Airport in Pilot Rock, OR: 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 45OG 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 45OG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PSC UA /OV PSC34018/TM 0040/FL046/TP C172/TB LGT TO MOD
PSC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC34018Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL046Altitude: 4,600 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT TO MODTurbulence: light to moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 45OG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPDT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,600 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 34
- 68%
- 16
- 32%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KPDT 282320Z 2900/2924 28014G25KT P6SM SKC FM290300 28008KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near 45OG
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near 45OG.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 45OG
- City
- Pilot Rock
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,890 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.4764, -118.7917
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPDT
- TAF
- Nearest KPDT
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 46m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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45OG weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 45OG?+
45OG has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 2,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 45OG come from?+
Rugg Ranches Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPDT, about 13 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 45OG can differ.
Does 45OG have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPDT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 45OG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 45OG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 45OG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Rugg Ranches Airport (45OG)
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