Parsons Airport (5D6) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Parsons Airport in Carrollton, OH, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPHD) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Parsons Airport (5D6) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Carrollton, OH at 1,290 ft. 5D6 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPHD, about 19 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 2,530 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KCAK. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPHD, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPHD, 19.2 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,300 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI KPHD 290509Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM SCT023 19/17 A2980 RMK AO2 T01890167
What changed at KPHD (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (12:53 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- The 2,200 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
The latest report is an off-schedule special (SPECI) — issued because conditions changed significantly. What is a SPECI? →
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when 5D6's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for 5D6
Based on the nearest station (KPHD), 5D6 is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,200 ft (field elevation 1,290 ft). 5D6 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCAK, about 23 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get 5D6 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track 5D6 in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track 5D6 free on TelegramRunway wind check
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 5D6. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 2,530 ft | TURF-G | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 27 | 2,530 ft | TURF-G | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→5 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → unlimited.
5D6 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Parsons Airport in Carrollton, OH: 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 5D6 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 5D6
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
YNG UA /OV 3 E YNG/TM 0015/FLDURD/TP LJ45/SK B025
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 3 E YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP LJ45Aircraft type reporting.SK B025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
YNG UA /OV 5 S YNG/TM 0000/FLDURD/TP C130/SK B030
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5 S YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0000Reported at 00:00 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP C130Aircraft type reporting.SK B030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
YNG UA /OV 5SW YNG/TM 2332/FL028/TP C130J/SK B028
YNG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5SW YNGLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL028Altitude: 2,800 ft MSL.TP C130JAircraft type reporting.SK B028Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CLE UA /OV 10 NW MFD/TM 2332/FL030/TP C172/SK VMC/WX 10 SM
CLE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 10 NW MFDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK VMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10 SMWeather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 5D6
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPHD reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 44 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 09/27
- 100%
Get free ATIS alerts for 5D6
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near 5D6 (Parsons Airport) — alerts read from KPHD, the station this page uses.
Track 5D6 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 5D6
- City
- Carrollton
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,290 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.6481, -81.0687
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,530 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPHD
- TAF
- Nearest KCAK
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 13m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed 5D6's live status on your website — free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Guliford Lake State Park Beach — Hanoverton, OH · 14 mi
- Columbiana County Centaur RC Club - County Home Rd — Lisbon, OH · 16 mi
- Canton RC Club Inc - Guy Bowling — Canton, OH · 17 mi
5D6 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 5D6?+
5D6 has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 2,530 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 5D6 come from?+
Parsons Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPHD, about 19 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 5D6 can differ.
Does 5D6 have a TAF?+
No — 5D6 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCAK, about 23 nm away.
Does 5D6 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 5D6 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 5D6 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Parsons Airport (5D6)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Parsons Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for 5D6 yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment 5D6 drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit