Mattawa Air Strip (74WA) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Mattawa Air Strip in Mattawa, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRLD) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Mattawa Air Strip (74WA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mattawa, WA at 750 ft. 74WA has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRLD, about 31 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 2,600 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMWH. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KRLD, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRLD, 30.7 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 9 kt, gusting 16 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KRLD 290335Z AUTO 32009G16KT 10SM BKN110 27/08 A2986 RMK AO2 T02720077
What changed at KRLD (nearest station)?
Since the 0315Z (8:15 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 11,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for 74WA
Based on the nearest station (KRLD), 74WA is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 9 knots gusting 16, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,450 ft (field elevation 750 ft). 74WA does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMWH, about 33 nm away.
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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 74WA. 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 | 2,600 ft | GRAVEL | 7 kt head | 6 kt left (g10) |
| 36 | 2,600 ft | GRAVEL | 7 kt head | 6 kt left (g10) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
74WA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mattawa Air Strip in Mattawa, WA: 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 74WA 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 74WA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PSC UA /OV PSC34018/TM 0040/FL046/TP C172/TB LGT TO MOD
PSC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC34018Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL046Altitude: 4,600 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT TO MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
MWH UA /OV MWH350009/TM 2200/FL090/TP C205/TB NEG
MWH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MWH350009Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2200Reported at 22:00 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP C205Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 74WA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRLD reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 18/36
- 100%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 74WA
- City
- Mattawa
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 750 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.7332, -119.7112
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRLD
- TAF
- Nearest KMWH
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 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
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- MLRCM - Weaver's RC Field — Othello, WA · 23 mi
- Weaver's RC Field — Othello, WA · 23 mi
- Miniature Aircraft Association - Higgins Field — West Richland, WA · 28 mi
74WA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 74WA?+
74WA has 2 runways — 18, 36; 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 74WA come from?+
Mattawa Air Strip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRLD, about 31 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 74WA can differ.
Does 74WA have a TAF?+
No — 74WA does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMWH, about 33 nm away.
Does 74WA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 74WA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 74WA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Mattawa Air Strip (74WA)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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