St Ignatius Airport (52S) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near St Ignatius Airport in St Ignatius, MT, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMSO) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
St Ignatius Airport (52S) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around St Ignatius, MT at 3,006 ft. 52S has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMSO, about 25 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (08, 26) — longest 2,610 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMSO. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMSO, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMSO, 24.6 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 6 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, a few clouds at 4,800 ft, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMSO 290253Z 32006KT 8SM FU FEW048 28/04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP096 T02780044 53000 $
What changed at KMSO (nearest station)?
Since the 0153Z (7:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.86 → 29.88 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 52S
Based on the nearest station (KMSO), 52S is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 6 knots, visibility 8 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 26, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,300 ft (field elevation 3,006 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 52S. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 2,610 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 26 | 2,610 ft | ASPH-G | 4 kt head | 5 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
52S weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around St Ignatius Airport in St Ignatius, MT: 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 52S 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at 52S
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMSO reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 08
- 59%
- 26
- 41%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2325Z (5:25 PM MDT)
TAF KMSO 282325Z 2900/2924 31007KT 6SM FU SKC FM290500 33007KT 5SM FU SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near 52S
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near 52S.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 52S
- City
- St Ignatius
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,006 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.3250, -114.0810
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,610 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMSO
- TAF
- Nearest KMSO
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 23h 24m
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52S weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 52S?+
52S has 2 runways — 08, 26; the longest is 2,610 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 52S come from?+
St Ignatius Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMSO, about 25 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 52S can differ.
Does 52S have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMSO TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 52S broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 52S does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 52S from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for St Ignatius Airport (52S)
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