Beach Airport (K20U) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Beach Airport in Beach, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KGDV) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Beach Airport (K20U) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Beach, ND at 2,756 ft. K20U has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KGDV, about 36 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (12, 30) — longest 4,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KGDV. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KGDV, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGDV, 36.1 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGDV 290556Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP096 T02500133 10367 20244 50006 TSNO $
What changed at KGDV (nearest station)?
Since the 0456Z (10:56 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0456Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for K20U
Based on the nearest station (KGDV), K20U is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,650 ft (field elevation 2,756 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 K20U. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 4,200 ft | ASPH-G | 4 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 30 | 4,200 ft | ASPH-G | 4 kt tail | 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 6→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
K20U weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Beach Airport in Beach, ND: 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 K20U 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 K20U
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DIK UA /OV DIK160020/TM 0135/FL350/TP B739/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
DIK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DIK160020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K20U
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KGDV reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
- 12
- 58%
- 30
- 42%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (11:20 PM MDT)
TAF KGDV 290520Z 2906/3006 18010KT P6SM SKC WS020/17035KT FM291000 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM291600 18007KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2920/2924 6SM -TSRA BKN070CB FM300000 09009KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 3000/3001 4SM -TSRA BKN070CB FM300300 14008KT P6SM BKN110
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 20U
- City
- Beach
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,756 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.9252, -103.9820
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KGDV
- TAF
- Nearest KGDV
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 20h 20m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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K20U weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K20U?+
K20U has 2 runways — 12, 30; the longest is 4,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K20U come from?+
Beach Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KGDV, about 36 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K20U can differ.
Does K20U have a TAF?+
Yes — the KGDV TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K20U broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K20U does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K20U from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Beach Airport (K20U)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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