B-8 Farms Airport (IA58) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near B-8 Farms Airport in Whiting, IA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSUX) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
B-8 Farms Airport (IA58) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Whiting, IA at 1,063 ft. IA58 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSUX, about 19 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (N, S) — longest 2,400 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSUX. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSUX, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSUX, 19.4 nm away.
Wind from the east (100°) at 5 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSUX 290552Z AUTO 10005KT 9SM CLR 23/22 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02330217 10317 20233 403280217 51006
What changed at KSUX (nearest station)?
Since the 0452Z (11:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for IA58
Based on the nearest station (KSUX), IA58 is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 5 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway N, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,300 ft (field elevation 1,063 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 IA58. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFAV | 2,400 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| S | 2,400 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 5 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
IA58 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around B-8 Farms Airport in Whiting, IA: 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 IA58 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 IA58
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GRI UA /OV GRI020040/TM 0319/FL370/TP B752/TB OCNL LGT-MOD
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRI020040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0319Reported at 03:19 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT-MODTurbulence: occasional light to moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at IA58
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSUX reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- N/S
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0524Z (12:24 AM CDT)
TAF KSUX 290524Z 2906/3006 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM291500 16006KT P6SM FEW250 FM300200 14007KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- IA58
- City
- Whiting
- State
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,063 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.1150, -96.1720
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSUX
- TAF
- Nearest KSUX
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 40m
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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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IA58 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at IA58?+
IA58 has 2 runways — N, S; the longest is 2,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for IA58 come from?+
B-8 Farms Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSUX, about 19 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at IA58 can differ.
Does IA58 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSUX TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does IA58 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — IA58 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for IA58 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for B-8 Farms Airport (IA58)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for B-8 Farms Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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