Westport Auxiliary Airport (72K) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Westport Auxiliary Airport in Wichita, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KICT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Westport Auxiliary Airport (72K) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Wichita, KS at 1,270 ft. 72K has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KICT, about 4 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 2,550 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KICT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KICT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KICT, 4.3 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, broken clouds at 15,000 ft, overcast at 22,000 ft, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 15,000 ft.
METAR KICT 290453Z 14008KT 10SM FEW120 BKN150 OVC220 29/22 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP090 T02940222
What changed at KICT (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0353Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 72K
Based on the nearest station (KICT), 72K is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 15,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,400 ft (field elevation 1,270 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 72K. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 2,550 ft | TURF-F | 6 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 35 | 2,550 ft | TURF-F | 6 kt tail | 5 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 9→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 15,000 ft.
72K weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Westport Auxiliary Airport in Wichita, KS: 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 72K 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 72K
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KICT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 12,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17/35
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KICT 290520Z 2906/3006 14010KT P6SM FEW100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 72K
- City
- Wichita
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,270 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.6042, -97.3589
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,550 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KICT
- TAF
- Nearest KICT
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 14m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
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72K weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 72K?+
72K has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 2,550 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 72K come from?+
Westport Auxiliary Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KICT, about 4 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 72K can differ.
Does 72K have a TAF?+
Yes — the KICT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 72K broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 72K does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 72K from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Westport Auxiliary Airport (72K)
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