Schirmeister Private Airport (48ND) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Schirmeister Private Airport in Hazelton, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBIS): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Schirmeister Private Airport (48ND) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hazelton, ND at 1,650 ft. 48ND has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KBIS, about 18 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (N, S), longest 2,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBIS. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBIS, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KBIS, 17.6 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,500 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBIS 122352Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM FEW065 17/04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP184 T01720039 10183 20172 55003
What changed at KBIS (nearest station)?
Since the 2252Z (5:52 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2252Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 48ND
Based on the nearest station (KBIS), 48ND is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway N, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 1,650 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 48ND. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFAV | 2,500 ft | TURF | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| S | 2,500 ft | TURF | 6 kt head | 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 17→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
48ND weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Schirmeister Private Airport in Hazelton, ND: 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 48ND is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at 48ND
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KBIS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- N/S
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KBIS 122320Z 1300/1324 32008KT P6SM SCT060 OVC200 FM130300 VRB02KT P6SM SCT040 OVC200 PROB30 1307/1310 6SM -SHRA OVC030 FM131500 10005KT P6SM SCT200 FM132100 14008KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 48ND
- City
- Hazelton
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,650 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.5125, -100.5500
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBIS
- TAF
- Nearest KBIS
- Time zone
- America/North_Dakota/New_Salem
- Sunset in
- 13m
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Nearby airports
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Within 25 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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48ND weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 48ND?+
48ND has 2 runways: N, S; the longest is 2,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 48ND come from?+
Schirmeister Private Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBIS, about 18 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 48ND can differ.
Does 48ND have a TAF?+
Yes. The KBIS TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 48ND broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 48ND does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 48ND from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Schirmeister Private Airport (48ND)
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