Mynatt Field (53NC) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Mynatt Field in Orrum, NC, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KLBT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Mynatt Field (53NC) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Orrum, NC at 95 ft. 53NC has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KLBT, about 14 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (08, 26) — longest 2,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KLBT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KLBT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLBT, 14 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.66 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI KLBT 290339Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM FEW070 28/23 A2966 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE T02780233 $
What changed at KLBT (nearest station)?
Since the 0324Z (11:24 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
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Current pilot readout for 53NC
Based on the nearest station (KLBT), 53NC is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 95 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 53NC. 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 | 2,000 ft | TURF | 5 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 26 | 2,000 ft | TURF | 5 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 24 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
53NC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mynatt Field in Orrum, NC: 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 53NC 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 53NC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO180025/TM 0105/FL200/TP B738/WX RA/TA 12/TB LGT/RM ZTLFD-31
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0105Reported at 01:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 12Outside air temperature, °C.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
CHS UA /OV CHS360080/TM 0104/FL170/TP GLEX/SK IMC/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/IC NEG
CHS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHS360080Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP GLEXAircraft type reporting.SK IMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
CAE UA /OV CAE045030/TM 0044/FL130/TP PC12/TB OCNL LGT
CAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAE045030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0044Reported at 00:44 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGTTurbulence: occasional light.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV ILM270030/TM 2343/FL290/TP BCS3/TA M31/IC TRACE RIME 290
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TA M31Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE RIME 290Icing: trace rime 290.Show raw report
FLO UA /OV FLO/TM 2329/FL220/TP A321/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
FLO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2329Reported at 23:29 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO170010/TM 2204/FL200/TP B38M/TB MOD CAT/RM ZTLFD 29
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO170010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2204Reported at 22:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CATTurbulence: moderate clear-air turbulence.RM ZTLFD 29Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 53NC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KLBT reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 44 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 08/26
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0317Z (11:17 PM EDT)
TAF KLBT 290317Z 2903/2924 22006KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 TEMPO 2904/2906 VRB20G30KT 3SM TSRA BKN035 OVC060CB FM290600 25006KT P6SM SCT250 FM290900 29007KT P6SM BKN090 FM291300 33007KT P6SM BKN200 FM291800 31008KT P6SM SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 53NC
- City
- Orrum
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 95 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.3787, -79.0793
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KLBT
- TAF
- Nearest KLBT
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 32m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Mt Elim RC Club - Hwy 72 E — Lumberton, NC · 10 mi
- RC Wings Over S.C. - Staples Rd — Aynor, SC · 26 mi
- Southeastern Modelers Flying Club - Narrow End Rd — Tabor City, NC · 29 mi
53NC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 53NC?+
53NC has 2 runways — 08, 26; the longest is 2,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 53NC come from?+
Mynatt Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KLBT, about 14 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 53NC can differ.
Does 53NC have a TAF?+
Yes — the KLBT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 53NC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 53NC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 53NC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Mynatt Field (53NC)
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