Ensminger Airport (74KS) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Ensminger Airport in Moran, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KCNU): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Ensminger Airport (74KS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Moran, KS at 1,070 ft. 74KS has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KCNU, about 20 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36), longest 2,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KCNU. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KCNU, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KCNU, 20.4 nm away.
Wind from the east (080°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 7,000 ft, scattered clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCNU 130052Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 22/19 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 04032/0019 LTG DSNT E AND SE SLP146 T02170189
What changed at KCNU (nearest station)?
Since the 0037Z (7:37 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 13 to 7 kt.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for 74KS
Based on the nearest station (KCNU), 74KS is currently VFR with winds from 080° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,050 ft (field elevation 1,070 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 74KS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 2,500 ft | TURF | 1 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 36 | 2,500 ft | TURF | 1 kt head | 7 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 5→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
74KS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ensminger Airport in Moran, 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 74KS 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 74KS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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MKC UA /OV MKC010003/TM 0048/FLUNKN/TP CL35/RM LLWS +/- 10 KT 010-008 DURD RY10 MKC
MKC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKC010003Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0048Reported at 00:48 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10 KT 010-008 DU…Remarks.Show raw report
MCI UA /OV MCI210005/TM 2343/FL035/TP E75S/SK BKN035
MCI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCI210005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL035Altitude: 3,500 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.SK BKN035Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FYV UA /OV RZC360030/TM 2252/FL370/TP B752/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZME22
FYV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RZC360030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2252Reported at 22:52 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.RM ZME22Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL2240 3830N 09355W 2239 F320 MS39 290/042KT TB MODERATE SK IN CLOUDS IC NONE
ARP UAL2240 3830N 09355W 223…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
CNU UA /OV CNU270015/TM 2229/FL350/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT 350/RM ZKC FDC DL
CNU UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CNU270015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2229Reported at 22:29 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT 350Turbulence: continuous light 350.RM ZKC FDC DLRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 74KS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KCNU reported mostly VFR across 35 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 28 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,800 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 18/36
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KCNU 122320Z 1300/1324 05010KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB TEMPO 1300/1303 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM130900 VRB03KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB FM131300 10005KT P6SM BKN050 FM131600 15010KT P6SM SCT110
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 74KS
- City
- Moran
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,070 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.9334, -95.2172
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KCNU
- TAF
- Nearest KCNU
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 37m
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74KS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 74KS?+
74KS has 2 runways: 18, 36; the longest is 2,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 74KS come from?+
Ensminger Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KCNU, about 20 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 74KS can differ.
Does 74KS have a TAF?+
Yes. The KCNU TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 74KS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 74KS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 74KS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Ensminger Airport (74KS)
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