Christensen Bros Wahluke Strip (91WA) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Christensen Bros Wahluke Strip in Mattawa, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRLD) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Christensen Bros Wahluke Strip (91WA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mattawa, WA at 840 ft. 91WA has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRLD, about 32 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (07, 25) — longest 2,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KYKM. 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, 31.7 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 11 kt, gusting 16 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRLD 290555Z AUTO 31011G16KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A2991 RMK AO2 T02310093 10350 20231 403500210
What changed at KRLD (nearest station)?
Since the 0535Z (10:35 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 16 kt.
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Current pilot readout for 91WA
Based on the nearest station (KRLD), 91WA is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 11 knots gusting 16, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,050 ft (field elevation 840 ft). 91WA does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KYKM, about 32 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 91WA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | 2,500 ft | DIRT | 7 kt head | 8 kt left (g12) |
| 25 | 2,500 ft | DIRT | 7 kt head | 8 kt left (g12) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
91WA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Christensen Bros Wahluke 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 91WA 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 91WA
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.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 91WA
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
- 07/25
- 100%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 91WA
- City
- Mattawa
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 840 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.7082, -119.8010
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRLD
- TAF
- Nearest KYKM
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 28m
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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
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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91WA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 91WA?+
91WA has 2 runways — 07, 25; 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 91WA come from?+
Christensen Bros Wahluke Strip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRLD, about 32 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 91WA can differ.
Does 91WA have a TAF?+
No — 91WA does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KYKM, about 32 nm away.
Does 91WA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 91WA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 91WA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Christensen Bros Wahluke Strip (91WA)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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