Norris Field (8II2) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Norris Field in Liberty, IN, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRID) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Norris Field (8II2) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Liberty, IN at 1,085 ft. 8II2 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRID, about 6 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 2,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KDAY. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KRID, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRID, 6.4 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRID 290555Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 18/18 A2989 RMK AO2
What changed at KRID (nearest station)?
Since the 0535Z (1:35 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0535Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 8II2
Based on the nearest station (KRID), 8II2 is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 1,085 ft). 8II2 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KDAY, 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 8II2. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 2,500 ft | TURF | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 27 | 2,500 ft | TURF | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→3 kt, ceiling 6,000 ft → unlimited.
8II2 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Norris Field in Liberty, IN: 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 8II2 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 8II2
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ASW UA /OV OLK/TM 0208/FL350/TP B738/TB NEG
ASW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0208/FL320/TP B739/TB CONS LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
MIE UA /OV MIE/TM 0205/FL280/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
MIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0205Reported at 02:05 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0204/FL280/TP B38M/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 8II2
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRID reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 72 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 09/27
- 100%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 8II2
- City
- Liberty
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,085 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.6526, -84.8664
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRID
- TAF
- Nearest KDAY
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Next sunset
- 18h 50m
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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
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RC flying fields nearby
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8II2 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 8II2?+
8II2 has 2 runways — 09, 27; 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 8II2 come from?+
Norris Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRID, about 6 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 8II2 can differ.
Does 8II2 have a TAF?+
No — 8II2 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KDAY, about 33 nm away.
Does 8II2 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 8II2 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 8II2 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Norris Field (8II2)
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