Ridgeline Airpark (82AZ) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Ridgeline Airpark in Green Valley, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KOLS) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Ridgeline Airpark (82AZ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Green Valley, AZ at 3,551 ft. 82AZ has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KOLS, about 20 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (9, 27) — longest 4,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KOLS. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KOLS, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KOLS, 20.4 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOLS 290254Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 29/20 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP082 T02890200 53001
What changed at KOLS (nearest station)?
Since the 0154Z (6:54 PM MST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0154Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 82AZ
Based on the nearest station (KOLS), 82AZ is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 9, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,000 ft (field elevation 3,551 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 82AZ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9FAV | 4,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 kt right |
| 27 | 4,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 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→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
82AZ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ridgeline Airpark in Green Valley, AZ: 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 82AZ 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 82AZ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KOLS reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 51 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 9/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM MST)
TAF KOLS 282320Z 2900/2924 25007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN180 FM290400 VRB03KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near 82AZ
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near 82AZ.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 82AZ
- City
- Green Valley
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,551 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.7452, -110.9521
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KOLS
- TAF
- Nearest KOLS
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- 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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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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82AZ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 82AZ?+
82AZ has 2 runways — 9, 27; the longest is 4,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 82AZ come from?+
Ridgeline Airpark does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KOLS, about 20 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 82AZ can differ.
Does 82AZ have a TAF?+
Yes — the KOLS TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 82AZ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 82AZ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 82AZ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Ridgeline Airpark (82AZ)
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