Tengesdal Airport (69ND) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Tengesdal Airport in Maxbass, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMIB) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Tengesdal Airport (69ND) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Maxbass, ND at 1,495 ft. 69ND has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMIB, about 23 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (N, S) — longest 1,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMIB. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMIB, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMIB, 23.3 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (040°) at 6 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMIB 290255Z 04006KT 6SM FU CLR 28/22 A2982 RMK AO2A SLP090 T02790221 53005 $
What changed at KMIB (nearest station)?
Since the 0155Z (8:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.80 → 29.82 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 69ND
Based on the nearest station (KMIB), 69ND is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 6 knots, visibility 6 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway N, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,550 ft (field elevation 1,495 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 69ND. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFAV | 1,500 ft | TURF | 5 kt head | 4 kt right |
| S | 1,500 ft | TURF | 5 kt head | 4 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 3→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
69ND weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tengesdal Airport in Maxbass, 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 69ND 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 69ND
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMIB reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 36 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- N/S
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0100Z (8:00 PM CDT)
TAF KMIB 290100Z 2901/3007 VRB06KT 9000 FU FEW150 QNH2980INS BECMG 2911/2912 VRB06KT 3200 BR SCT120 QNH2981INS TEMPO 2912/2914 1600 BR BECMG 2915/2916 17009KT 9000 FU SCT160 QNH2981INS BECMG 2917/2918 20010G20KT 9000 FU FEW190 QNH2970INS TEMPO 2919/2922 20015G25KT BECMG 3000/3001 VRB06KT 9000 -RA FEW150 QNH2971INS TX35/2920Z TN20/2910Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 69ND
- City
- Maxbass
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,495 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.7431, -101.0420
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMIB
- TAF
- Nearest KMIB
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 39m
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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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69ND weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 69ND?+
69ND has 2 runways — N, S; the longest is 1,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 69ND come from?+
Tengesdal Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMIB, about 23 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 69ND can differ.
Does 69ND have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMIB TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 69ND broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 69ND does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 69ND from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Tengesdal Airport (69ND)
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