Parma Airport (50S) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Parma Airport in Parma, ID, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KONO) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Parma Airport (50S) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Parma, ID at 2,228 ft. 50S 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 (12, 30) — longest 2,700 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, 14.9 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 16 kt, gusting 24 kt, visibility 3 statute miles, overcast at 2,900 ft, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,900 ft.
METAR KONO 290353Z AUTO 32016G24KT 3SM HZ OVC029 29/07 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP073 T02890072
What changed at KONO (nearest station)?
Since the 0337Z (9:37 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 24 kt.
- Wind speed up from 11 to 16 kt.
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Current pilot readout for 50S
Based on the nearest station (KONO), 50S is currently MVFR with winds from 320° at 16 knots gusting 24, visibility 3 statute miles, and a 2,900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,600 ft (field elevation 2,228 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 50S. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 2,700 ft | ASPH-G | 12 kt head | 10 kt left (g15) |
| 30 | 2,700 ft | ASPH-G | 12 kt head | 10 kt left (g15) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→16 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,900 ft.
50S weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Parma Airport in Parma, 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 50S 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 50S
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 50S
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KONO reported a mix of conditions, most often IFR across 39 observations, with 13 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,600 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
- 12/30
- 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
- 50S
- City
- Parma
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,228 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.7775, -116.9363
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,700 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KONO
- TAF
- Nearest KONO
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Next sunset
- 23h 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
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Treasure Valley Aeromodelers - Louise LN — Parma, ID · 4 mi
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- Emmett Valley Flyers - Van Deusen Rd — Emmett, ID · 25 mi
50S weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 50S?+
50S has 2 runways — 12, 30; the longest is 2,700 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 50S come from?+
Parma 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 50S can differ.
Does 50S have a TAF?+
Yes — the KONO TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 50S broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 50S does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 50S from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Parma Airport (50S)
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