Arnold Field (55G) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Arnold Field in Croswell, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPHN) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Arnold Field (55G) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Croswell, MI at 780 ft. 55G has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPHN, about 24 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (07, 18, 25, 36) — longest 2,570 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMTC. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPHN, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPHN, 23.5 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPHN 290435Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM SCT055 17/14 A2984 RMK AO2
What changed at KPHN (nearest station)?
Since the 0415Z (12:15 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0415Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 55G
Based on the nearest station (KPHN), 55G is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 ft (field elevation 780 ft). 55G does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMTC, about 42 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 55G. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 2,570 ft | TURF-G | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 36 | 2,570 ft | TURF-G | 5 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 07 | 2,570 ft | TURF-G | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 18 | 2,570 ft | TURF-G | 3 kt head | 4 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→5 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → unlimited.
55G weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Arnold Field in Croswell, MI: 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 55G 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 55G
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPHN reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 72 observations, with 14 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 07/18
- 50%
- 25
- 43%
- 36
- 7%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 55G
- City
- Croswell
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 780 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.2975, -82.6077
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 2,570 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPHN
- TAF
- Nearest KMTC
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 20h 10m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Sanilac Model Aviation Club - Harrington Rd — Croswell, MI · 2 mi
- The St Clair County Propbusters R/C Club - Goodells Park — Goodells, MI · 22 mi
- East Wings Model Club - Kinney Rd. — Riley, MI · 26 mi
55G weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 55G?+
55G has 4 runways — 07, 18, 25, 36; the longest is 2,570 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 55G come from?+
Arnold Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPHN, about 24 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 55G can differ.
Does 55G have a TAF?+
No — 55G does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMTC, about 42 nm away.
Does 55G broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 55G does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 55G from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Arnold Field (55G)
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