A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport (AZ86) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport in Prescott Valley, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPRC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport (AZ86) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Prescott Valley, AZ at 4,978 ft. AZ86 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPRC, about 7 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 2,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KPRC. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPRC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPRC, 6.6 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 8,500 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 30.08 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPRC 290253Z 29008KT 10SM FEW085 26/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP093 T02610156 55003
What changed at KPRC (nearest station)?
Since the 0153Z (6:53 PM MST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for AZ86
Based on the nearest station (KPRC), AZ86 is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,300 ft (field elevation 4,978 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 AZ86. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03FAV | 2,500 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 21 | 2,500 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 8 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→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
AZ86 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport in Prescott Valley, AZ: 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 AZ86 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 AZ86
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPRC reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 03/21
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM MST)
TAF KPRC 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM FEW080 FM290200 19005KT P6SM SKC FM291300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM291900 21007KT P6SM SCT070
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- AZ86
- City
- Prescott Valley
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,978 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.6842, -112.2920
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPRC
- TAF
- Nearest KPRC
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Next sunset
- 23h 38m
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AZ86 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at AZ86?+
AZ86 has 2 runways — 03, 21; 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 AZ86 come from?+
A C Goodwin Memorial Field Gliderport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPRC, about 7 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at AZ86 can differ.
Does AZ86 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPRC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does AZ86 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — AZ86 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for AZ86 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
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