Small Field (IN81) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Small Field in Carthage, IN, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KUWL) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Small Field (IN81) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Carthage, IN at 920 ft. IN81 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KUWL, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 1,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KIND. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KUWL, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KUWL, 13 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 4 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KUWL 290555Z AUTO 34004KT 8SM OVC070 19/19 A2988 RMK A01
What changed at KUWL (nearest station)?
Since the 0535Z (1:35 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0535Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for IN81
Based on the nearest station (KUWL), IN81 is currently VFR with winds from 340° at 4 knots, visibility 8 statute miles, and a 7,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 920 ft). IN81 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KIND, about 34 nm away.
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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 IN81. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 1,200 ft | TURF | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 36 | 1,200 ft | TURF | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling 300 ft → 7,000 ft.
IN81 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Small Field in Carthage, IN: 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 IN81 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 IN81
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ASW UA /OV OLK/TM 0208/FL350/TP B738/TB NEG
ASW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0208/FL320/TP B739/TB CONS LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
MIE UA /OV MIE/TM 0205/FL280/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
MIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0205Reported at 02:05 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
DNV UA /OV DNV/TM 0204/FL300/TP B737/TB NEG/RM DURC
DNV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DNVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0204/FL280/TP B38M/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at IN81
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KUWL reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 72 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18/36
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- IN81
- City
- Carthage
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 920 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.7519, -85.5575
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KUWL
- TAF
- Nearest KIND
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Next sunset
- 18h 53m
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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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IN81 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at IN81?+
IN81 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 1,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for IN81 come from?+
Small Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KUWL, about 13 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at IN81 can differ.
Does IN81 have a TAF?+
No — IN81 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KIND, about 34 nm away.
Does IN81 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — IN81 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for IN81 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Small Field (IN81)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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