Get Away Runway (57KS) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Get Away Runway in Emmett, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KTOP) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Get Away Runway (57KS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Emmett, KS at 1,135 ft. 57KS has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KTOP, about 23 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 2,583 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KTOP. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KTOP, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KTOP, 22.7 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 8 statute miles, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KTOP 290553Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM OVC110 26/26 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02560256 10306 20256 403110244 53001
What changed at KTOP (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 11,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for 57KS
Based on the nearest station (KTOP), 57KS is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 8 statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,750 ft (field elevation 1,135 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 57KS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 2,583 ft | Turf | — | — |
| 33 | 2,583 ft | Turf | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
57KS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Get Away Runway in Emmett, KS: 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 57KS 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 57KS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KTOP reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15/33
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KTOP 290520Z 2906/3006 11005KT P6SM SCT020 BKN100 PROB30 2913/2915 4SM -TSRA OVC050CB FM291900 11006KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN070 FM300000 11006KT P6SM BKN080
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 57KS
- City
- Emmett
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,135 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.3150, -95.9935
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,583 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KTOP
- TAF
- Nearest KTOP
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 31m
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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
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Foundation for Aeronautical Education - Sardou Ave — Topeka, KS · 25 mi
- NEKBSSI - N.E. Kansas Blue Sky Squadron Inc - Lake Shawnee — Topeka, KS · 29 mi
57KS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 57KS?+
57KS has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 2,583 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 57KS come from?+
Get Away Runway does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KTOP, about 23 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 57KS can differ.
Does 57KS have a TAF?+
Yes — the KTOP TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 57KS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 57KS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 57KS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Get Away Runway (57KS)
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