ATIS Alerts

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.

VFR
Observed 2215Z (3:15 PM PDT)live · refreshes every 60s

No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KRLD, 31.7 nm away.

Wind
320° 6 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
29.77"
Temp / Dew
77°F / 25°C
dew 48°F / 9°C

Wind from the northwest (320°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KRLD 122215Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A2977 RMK AO2 T02500091

What changed at KRLD (nearest station)?

Since the 2215Z (3:15 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

No significant changes since the 2215Z report, conditions are holding steady.

This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when 91WA's weather changes, free →

Current pilot readout for 91WA

Based on the nearest station (KRLD), 91WA is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,450 ft (field elevation 840 ft). 91WA does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KYKM, about 32 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 91WA weather alerts in Telegram

Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track 91WA 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 91WA free on Telegram

Runway 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 91WA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
07FAV5 kt head4 kt left
255 kt head4 kt left

Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →

24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
061222Z10Z22Z

Over the last 24 h: wind 4→6 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.

Loading…
Loading radar…

Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap

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.

PIREP2236Z (3:36 PM PDT) · 23 NM SE of 91WA · 24,000 ft MSL · E75L
moderate turbulence
Show raw report
YKM UA /OV YKM085040/TM 2236/FL240/TP E75L/TB MOD/RM ZSE
YKM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV YKM085040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2236Reported at 22:36 UTC.
FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.
TP E75LAircraft type reporting.
TB MODTurbulence: moderate.
RM ZSERemarks.
PIREP2233Z (3:33 PM PDT) · 100 NM W of 91WA · 29,000 ft MSL · B39M
continuous light chop 10,000–28,000 ft turbulence
Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA155070/TM 2233/FL290/TP B39M/SK TOP280/TB CONS LGT CHOP 100-280/RM SMOOTH ABV 290-ZSE
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV SEA155070Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2233Reported at 22:33 UTC.
FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.
TP B39MAircraft type reporting.
SK TOP280Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.
TB CONS LGT CHOP 100-280Turbulence: continuous light chop 10,000–28,000 ft.
RM SMOOTH ABV 290-ZSERemarks.
PIREP2221Z (3:21 PM PDT) · 55 NM W of 91WA · during descent · E75L
light occasional moderate chop turbulencelight rime 19,000–17,000 ft icing
Show raw report
YKM UA /OV YKM288035/TM 2221/FL200/TP E75L/TA M14/TB LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/IC LGT RIME 190-170/RM DURD CHINS ARR-ZSE
YKM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV YKM288035Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2221Reported at 22:21 UTC.
FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.
TP E75LAircraft type reporting.
TA M14Outside air temperature, °C.
TB LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: light occasional moderate chop.
IC LGT RIME 190-170Icing: light rime 19,000–17,000 ft.
RM DURD CHINS ARR-ZSERemarks.
PIREP2200Z (3:00 PM PDT) · 93 NM NW of 91WA · during climb · B39M
occasional continuous light to moderate 10,000–23,000 ft turbulence
Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA075020/TM 2200/FL230/TP B39M/TB OCNL CONS LGT-MOD 100-230/RM DURC MONTN2 DEPT-ZSE
SEA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV SEA075020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2200Reported at 22:00 UTC.
FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.
TP B39MAircraft type reporting.
TB OCNL CONS LGT-MOD 100-230Turbulence: occasional continuous light to moderate 10,000–23,000 ft.
RM DURC MONTN2 DEPT-ZSERemarks.
PIREP2151Z (2:51 PM PDT) · 81 NM SW of 91WA · 23,000 ft MSL · B38M
light to moderate 23,000–25,000 ft turbulence
Show raw report
DLS UA /OV LTJ/TM 2151/FL230/TP B38M/TB LGT-MOD 230-250/RM TOPS 250 SMOOTH ABV-ZSE
DLS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV LTJLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2151Reported at 21:51 UTC.
FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.
TP B38MAircraft type reporting.
TB LGT-MOD 230-250Turbulence: light to moderate 23,000–25,000 ft.
RM TOPS 250 SMOOTH ABV-ZSERemarks.
PIREP2149Z (2:49 PM PDT) · 38 NM W of 91WA · during descent · A321
occasional light chop 30,000–17,000 ft turbulence
Show raw report
YKM UA /OV YKM290015/TM 2149/FL300/TP A321/SK TOP300/TB OCNL LGT CHOP 300-170/RM DURD CHINS ARVL-ZSE
YKM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV YKM290015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2149Reported at 21:49 UTC.
FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.
TP A321Aircraft type reporting.
SK TOP300Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.
TB OCNL LGT CHOP 300-170Turbulence: occasional light chop 30,000–17,000 ft.
RM DURD CHINS ARVL-ZSERemarks.
PIREP2132Z (2:32 PM PDT) · 62 NM S of 91WA · 17,000 ft MSL · PC12
light rime 17,000–15,000 ft icing
Show raw report
DLS UA /OV LTJ070040/TM 2132/FL170/TP PC12/IC LGT RIME 170-150/RM ZSE
DLS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV LTJ070040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2132Reported at 21:32 UTC.
FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.
TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.
IC LGT RIME 170-150Icing: light rime 17,000–15,000 ft.
RM ZSERemarks.
PIREP2103Z (2:03 PM PDT) · 100 NM N of 91WA · during climb · C680
37,000–39,000 ft moderate turbulence
Show raw report
OMK UA /OV OMK240050/TM 2103/FL370/TP C680/TB 370-390 MOD/RM DURC ZSE
OMK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV OMK240050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 2103Reported at 21:03 UTC.
FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.
TP C680Aircraft type reporting.
TB 370-390 MODTurbulence: 37,000–39,000 ft moderate.
RM DURC ZSERemarks.

⚠️ 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 72 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the N.

Last 24 hours
VFR 99%IFR 1%
Wind avg/max: 3/9 kt
Max gust: -
Lowest ceiling: -
Lowest vis: -
Prevailing wind: N
Category changes: 2

Most recent change: IFR → VFR

Last 7 days
VFR 99%MVFR 1%IFR 1%
Wind avg/max: 3/13 kt
Max gust: 15 kt
Lowest ceiling: 8,000 ft
Lowest vis: 2.5 sm
Prevailing wind: S
Category changes: 4

Most recent change: IFR → VFR

Active Runway - past 30 days
07/25
100%

Get free ATIS alerts for 91WA

We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near 91WA (Christensen Bros Wahluke Strip): alerts read from KRLD, the station this page uses.

Track 91WA on Telegram

Free • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime

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
Sunset in
3h 39m

Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed 91WA's live status on your website, free →

Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

RC flying fields nearby

AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.

All RC flying fields →

See all Washington airports →

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-submitted

Community-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.

Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Christensen Bros Wahluke Strip, 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 91WA 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.

From the ATIS Alerts team

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 91WA 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.
Get free alerts for 91WA →

⚠️ 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 · Washington airports

Get free alerts for 91WA