Independence Airport (K2O7) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Independence Airport in Independence, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBIH) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Independence Airport (K2O7) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Independence, CA at 3,908 ft. K2O7 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KBIH, about 34 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32) — longest 3,533 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. CTAF is 122.9. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBIH, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBIH, 34.3 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBIH 290656Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP068 T02611022
What changed at KBIH (nearest station)?
Since the 0556Z (10:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for K2O7
Based on the nearest station (KBIH), K2O7 is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,200 ft (field elevation 3,908 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 K2O7. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 3,533 ft | ASPH-G | 8 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 23 | 1,498 ft | DIRT-F | 2 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 05 | 1,498 ft | DIRT-F | 2 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 32 | 3,533 ft | ASPH-G | 8 kt tail | 2 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 3→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
K2O7 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Independence Airport in Independence, CA: 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 K2O7 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 K2O7
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KBIH reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 32 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 14
- 57%
- 32
- 29%
- 23
- 14%
- 05
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KBIH 290520Z 2906/3006 34006KT P6SM FEW200 FM291300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW200 FM291900 16009G16KT P6SM SKC FM300200 33006KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near K2O7
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near K2O7.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 2O7
- City
- Independence
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,908 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.8154, -118.2045
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 3,533 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBIH
- TAF
- Nearest KBIH
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 19h 34m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
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K2O7 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K2O7?+
K2O7 has 4 runways — 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 3,533 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K2O7 come from?+
Independence Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBIH, about 34 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K2O7 can differ.
Does K2O7 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KBIH TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K2O7 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K2O7 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K2O7 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Independence Airport (K2O7)
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