Fort Bragg Airport (82CL) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Fort Bragg Airport in Fort Bragg, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KLLR) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Fort Bragg Airport (82CL) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fort Bragg, CA at 71 ft. 82CL has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KLLR, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 1,850 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KUKI. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KLLR, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLLR, 12.8 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 8 kt, gusting 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 700 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLLR 290415Z AUTO 33008G14KT 10SM FEW007 15/13 A2995 RMK A01
What changed at KLLR (nearest station)?
Since the 0355Z (8:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0355Z report — conditions are holding steady.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when 82CL's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for 82CL
Based on the nearest station (KLLR), 82CL is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 8 knots gusting 14, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 50 ft (field elevation 71 ft). 82CL does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KUKI, about 35 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get 82CL weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track 82CL in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track 82CL free on TelegramRunway wind check
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 82CL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 1,850 ft | ASPH-TURF | 7 kt head | 4 kt left (g7) |
| 34 | 1,850 ft | ASPH-TURF | 7 kt head | 4 kt left (g7) |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 5→8 kt, ceiling 800 ft → unlimited.
82CL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fort Bragg Airport in Fort Bragg, CA: 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 82CL 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 82CL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KLLR reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 72 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16/34
- 100%
Get free ATIS alerts for 82CL
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near 82CL (Fort Bragg Airport) — alerts read from KLLR, the station this page uses.
Track 82CL on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- IATA
- FOB
- FAA LID
- 82CL
- City
- Fort Bragg
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 71 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4724, -123.7953
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,850 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KLLR
- TAF
- Nearest KUKI
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 57m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed 82CL's live status on your website — free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
2 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
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.
- Ft Bragg Fog Busters - Little Valley Rd — Fort Bragg, CA · 5 mi
82CL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 82CL?+
82CL has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 1,850 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 82CL come from?+
Fort Bragg Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KLLR, about 13 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 82CL can differ.
Does 82CL have a TAF?+
No — 82CL does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KUKI, about 35 nm away.
Does 82CL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 82CL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 82CL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Fort Bragg Airport (82CL)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Fort Bragg Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for 82CL yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment 82CL drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit
How ATIS Alerts works · All US airports · California airports