Elk River Airport (ID85) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Elk River Airport in Elk River, ID, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPUW) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Elk River Airport (ID85) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Elk River, ID at 2,827 ft. ID85 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPUW, about 39 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 3,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KPUW. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPUW, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPUW, 38.9 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 5 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KPUW 290253Z AUTO 27005KT 5SM HZ CLR 23/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02330067 55006
What changed at KPUW (nearest station)?
Since the 0153Z (6:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for ID85
Based on the nearest station (KPUW), ID85 is currently MVFR with winds from 270° at 5 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,450 ft (field elevation 2,827 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 ID85. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 3,000 ft | TURF-GRVL-G | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 35 | 3,000 ft | TURF-GRVL-G | 0 kt head | 5 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 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
ID85 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Elk River Airport in Elk River, ID: 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 ID85 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 ID85
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPUW reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 17/35
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KPUW 282320Z 2900/2924 27008KT 6SM HZ FEW250 FM290400 VRB02KT 6SM HZ FEW150 FM291500 28005KT 6SM HZ FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- ID85
- City
- Elk River
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,827 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.7874, -116.1680
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPUW
- TAF
- Nearest KPUW
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 31m
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Nearby airports
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ID85 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at ID85?+
ID85 has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 3,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for ID85 come from?+
Elk River Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPUW, about 39 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at ID85 can differ.
Does ID85 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPUW TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does ID85 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — ID85 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for ID85 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Elk River Airport (ID85)
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