Farris Strip (61MU) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Farris Strip in Faucett, MO, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSTJ) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Farris Strip (61MU) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Faucett, MO at 1,054 ft. 61MU has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSTJ, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 2,100 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSTJ. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSTJ, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSTJ, 12.5 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 8 statute miles, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
METAR KSTJ 290553Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM BKN120 25/24 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02500244 10328 20250 403440244 51002
What changed at KSTJ (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 12,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for 61MU
Based on the nearest station (KSTJ), 61MU is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 8 statute miles, and a 12,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 1,054 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 61MU. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 2,100 ft | ASPH-P | — | — |
| 34 | 2,100 ft | ASPH-P | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 12,000 ft.
61MU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Farris Strip in Faucett, MO: 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 61MU 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 61MU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSTJ reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,400 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16/34
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (12:23 AM CDT)
TAF KSTJ 290523Z 2906/3006 VRB04KT P6SM FEW050 BKN150 FM291600 12008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 PROB30 2921/2924 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 61MU
- City
- Faucett
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,054 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.5882, -94.7838
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,100 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSTJ
- TAF
- Nearest KSTJ
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 23m
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Nearby airports
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Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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61MU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 61MU?+
61MU has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 2,100 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 61MU come from?+
Farris Strip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSTJ, about 13 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 61MU can differ.
Does 61MU have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSTJ TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 61MU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 61MU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 61MU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Farris Strip (61MU)
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