Morten Airport (62ND) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Morten Airport in Larimore, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRDR): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Morten Airport (62ND) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Larimore, ND at 1,340 ft. 62ND has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KRDR, about 18 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (08, 17, 26, 35), longest 2,600 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, 18.1 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 14,000 ft, temperature 9°C (47°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 14,000 ft.
METAR KRDR 130655Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM OVC140 09/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP180 T00850060 $
What changed at KRDR (nearest station)?
Since the 0555Z (12:55 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 14,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for 62ND
Based on the nearest station (KRDR), 62ND is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 14,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 750 ft (field elevation 1,340 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 62ND. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 1,700 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 17 | 2,600 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 26 | 1,700 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 35 | 2,600 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 5 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 9→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 14,000 ft.
62ND weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Morten 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 62ND is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 62ND
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRDR reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 29 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,500 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 08/17/26/35
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2000Z (3:00 PM CDT)
TAF KRDR 122000Z 1220/1402 30020G30KT 9999 FEW040 510002 QNH2997INS BECMG 1221/1222 31012G20KT 9999 FEW040 QNH2997INS BECMG 1223/1224 27006KT 9999 FEW070 QNH3000INS BECMG 1314/1315 31012KT 9999 SKC QNH3007INS TX19/1220Z TN09/1312Z
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near 62ND
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near 62ND.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 62ND
- City
- Larimore
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,340 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.7792, -97.7595
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 2,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRDR
- TAF
- Nearest KRDR
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 16h 45m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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62ND weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 62ND?+
62ND has 4 runways: 08, 17, 26, 35; the longest is 2,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 62ND come from?+
Morten Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRDR, about 18 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 62ND can differ.
Does 62ND have a TAF?+
Yes. The KRDR TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 62ND broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 62ND does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 62ND from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Morten Airport (62ND)
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