Flying Thunderbolt Ranch Airport (47ID) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Flying Thunderbolt Ranch Airport in Emmett, ID, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KONO) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Flying Thunderbolt Ranch Airport (47ID) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Emmett, ID at 2,244 ft. 47ID has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KONO, about 15 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 3,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KONO. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KONO, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KONO, 14.8 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 5 kt, visibility 2.5 statute miles, overcast at 2,700 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 2,700 ft.
METAR KONO 290253Z AUTO 22005KT 2 1/2SM HZ OVC027 25/18 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP073 T02500178 55011
What changed at KONO (nearest station)?
Since the 0228Z (8:28 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.77 → 29.79 inHg.
- Temperature down 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for 47ID
Based on the nearest station (KONO), 47ID is currently IFR with winds from 220° at 5 knots, visibility 2.5 statute miles, and a 2,700 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,150 ft (field elevation 2,244 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 47ID. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 3,000 ft | Turf | 4 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 35 | 3,000 ft | Turf | 4 kt tail | 3 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 4→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,700 ft.
47ID weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Flying Thunderbolt Ranch Airport in Emmett, ID: 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 47ID 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 47ID
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BOI UA /OV BOI360015/TM 2205/FL085/TP BN2P/WV MTN WAVE +/-20KTS
BOI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BOI360015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL085Altitude: 8,500 ft MSL.TP BN2PAircraft type reporting.WV MTN WAVE +/-20KTSWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 47ID
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KONO reported a mix of conditions, most often IFR across 38 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,600 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
- 17/35
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2340Z (5:40 PM MDT)
TAF KONO 282340Z 2900/2924 VRB05KT 3SM FU BKN025 FM290300 33014G23KT 2SM FU OVC020 FM291000 32010KT 2SM FU OVC020 FM292000 VRB06KT 4SM FU SCT020
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 47ID
- City
- Emmett
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,244 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.9142, -116.7047
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KONO
- TAF
- Nearest KONO
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Sunset in
- 19m
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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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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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47ID weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 47ID?+
47ID has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 3,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 47ID come from?+
Flying Thunderbolt Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KONO, about 15 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 47ID can differ.
Does 47ID have a TAF?+
Yes — the KONO TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 47ID broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 47ID does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 47ID from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Flying Thunderbolt Ranch Airport (47ID)
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