Smith-Stewart Field (79OH) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Smith-Stewart Field in Vienna, OH, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KYNG) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Smith-Stewart Field (79OH) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Vienna, OH at 1,092 ft. 79OH has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KYNG, about 3 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 1,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KYNG. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KYNG, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KYNG, 3.1 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,100 ft, broken clouds at 2,500 ft, overcast at 3,800 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,500 ft.
SPECI KYNG 290612Z 33007KT 10SM FEW011 BKN025 OVC038 18/17 A2978 RMK AO2 T01830172 $
What changed at KYNG (nearest station)?
Since the 0551Z (1:51 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 3,800 ft to 2,500 ft.
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Current pilot readout for 79OH
Based on the nearest station (KYNG), 79OH is currently MVFR with winds from 330° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 1,092 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 79OH. 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 | 1,800 ft | TURF | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 36 | 1,800 ft | TURF | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→7 kt, ceiling 8,000 ft → 2,500 ft.
79OH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Smith-Stewart Field in Vienna, OH: 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 79OH 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 79OH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KYNG reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 35 observations, with 13 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18/36
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (1:23 AM EDT)
TAF KYNG 290523Z 2906/3006 33006KT P6SM SCT015 BKN028 FM291200 36007KT P6SM BKN045 FM291600 35014G22KT P6SM BKN050 FM300000 33005KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 79OH
- City
- Vienna
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,092 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.2098, -80.6831
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KYNG
- TAF
- Nearest KYNG
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 1m
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79OH weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 79OH?+
79OH has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 1,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 79OH come from?+
Smith-Stewart Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KYNG, about 3 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 79OH can differ.
Does 79OH have a TAF?+
Yes — the KYNG TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 79OH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 79OH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 79OH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Smith-Stewart Field (79OH)
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