Greaton Airfield (98ME) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Greaton Airfield in Saco, ME, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPWM): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Greaton Airfield (98ME) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Saco, ME at 170 ft. 98ME has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KPWM, about 10 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (06, 24), longest 2,200 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KPWM. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPWM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KPWM, 10.4 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (230°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,500 ft, broken clouds at 9,000 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 16°C (60°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,000 ft.
METAR KPWM 130751Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM FEW065 BKN090 BKN110 16/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP171 T01560133 $
What changed at KPWM (nearest station)?
Since the 0651Z (2:51 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 9,000 ft.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.06 → 30.04 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 98ME
Based on the nearest station (KPWM), 98ME is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 150 ft (field elevation 170 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 98ME. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 2,200 ft | TURF | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 24 | 2,200 ft | TURF | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 9,000 ft.
98ME weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Greaton Airfield in Saco, ME: 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 98ME is headed.
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 98ME
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 0348/FL340/TP A333/TB MOD CHOP/RM FL310-340
LEB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM FL310-340Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 98ME
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPWM reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 06/24
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0530Z (1:30 AM EDT)
TAF KPWM 130530Z 1306/1406 19007KT P6SM BKN150 FM131000 VRB04KT 5SM -SHRA BKN025 FM131400 19009KT 3SM SHRA BR OVC008 FM132000 15006KT 3SM BR OVC003
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 98M
- City
- Saco
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 170 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.5720, -70.5254
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPWM
- TAF
- Nearest KPWM
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 14h 49m
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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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98ME weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 98ME?+
98ME has 2 runways: 06, 24; the longest is 2,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 98ME come from?+
Greaton Airfield does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPWM, about 10 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 98ME can differ.
Does 98ME have a TAF?+
Yes. The KPWM TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 98ME broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 98ME does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 98ME from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Greaton Airfield (98ME)
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