Bakke Airport (61ND) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Bakke Airport in Larimore, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRDR) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Bakke Airport (61ND) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Larimore, ND at 1,125 ft. 61ND has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRDR, about 11 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 2,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KRDR. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KRDR, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRDR, 10.5 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRDR 290255Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP100 T02660189 55000 $
What changed at KRDR (nearest station)?
Since the 0155Z (8:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0155Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 61ND
Based on the nearest station (KRDR), 61ND is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,900 ft (field elevation 1,125 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 61ND. 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 | 2,000 ft | TURF | 7 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 27 | 2,000 ft | TURF | 7 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
61ND weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bakke Airport in Larimore, ND: 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 61ND 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 61ND
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRDR reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 40 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 13,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 09/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (6:00 PM CDT)
TAF AMD KRDR 282300Z 2823/3002 23009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2984INS BECMG 2909/2910 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2983INS BECMG 2913/2914 20009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2985INS BECMG 2922/2923 21010G20KT 9999 FEW120 QNH2980INS TX38/2919Z TN21/2911Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2823 NEXT 2912
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near 61ND
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near 61ND.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 61ND
- City
- Larimore
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,125 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.9475, -97.6620
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRDR
- TAF
- Nearest KRDR
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 18m
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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.
- UND UAS/RC Club 1 — Grand Forks, ND · 27 mi
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61ND weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 61ND?+
61ND has 2 runways — 09, 27; 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 61ND come from?+
Bakke Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRDR, about 11 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 61ND can differ.
Does 61ND have a TAF?+
Yes — the KRDR TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 61ND broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 61ND does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 61ND from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bakke Airport (61ND)
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