Pelican Rapids Muni-Lyon's Field (47Y) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Pelican Rapids Muni-Lyon's Field in Pelican Rapids, MN, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDTL) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Pelican Rapids Muni-Lyon's Field (47Y) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Pelican Rapids, MN at 1,389 ft. 47Y has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KDTL, about 14 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 3,260 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KFAR. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KDTL, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDTL, 14.3 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (92°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDTL 292055Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 34/23 A2990 RMK AO2 T03360234 58008
What changed at KDTL (nearest station)?
Since the 2035Z (3:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2035Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 47Y
Based on the nearest station (KDTL), 47Y is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 33, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,000 ft (field elevation 1,389 ft). 47Y does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFAR, about 34 nm away.
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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 47Y. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33FAV | 3,260 ft | TURF-F | 11 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 15 | 3,260 ft | TURF-F | 12 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 6→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
47Y weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Pelican Rapids Muni-Lyon's Field in Pelican Rapids, MN: 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 47Y 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 47Y
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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STC UA /OV STC270015 /TM 2105 /FL035 /TP C172 /SK SCT050-TOP060 /WX FV10SM /TB LGT
STC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV STC270015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2105Reported at 21:05 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT050-TOP060Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
FAR UA /OV KFAR/TM 1802/FL030/TP PA46/WX FV08SM
FAR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KFARLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1802Reported at 18:02 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP PA46Aircraft type reporting.WX FV08SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
FAR UA /OV KFAR/TM 1722/FL026/TP C25B/WX FV09SM
FAR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KFARLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1722Reported at 17:22 UTC.FL026Altitude: 2,600 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.WX FV09SMWeather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 47Y
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KDTL reported mostly VFR across 66 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 33
- 72%
- 15
- 28%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 47Y
- City
- Pelican Rapids
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,389 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.6416, -96.1045
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,260 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDTL
- TAF
- Nearest KFAR
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 4h 47m
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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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47Y weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 47Y?+
47Y has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 3,260 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 47Y come from?+
Pelican Rapids Muni-Lyon's Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDTL, about 14 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 47Y can differ.
Does 47Y have a TAF?+
No — 47Y does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFAR, about 34 nm away.
Does 47Y broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 47Y does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 47Y from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Pelican Rapids Muni-Lyon's Field (47Y)
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