Willapa Harbor Airport (K2S9) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Willapa Harbor Airport in South Bend/Raymond/, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KHQM) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Willapa Harbor Airport (K2S9) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around South Bend/Raymond/, WA at 13 ft. K2S9 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KHQM, about 17 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (11, 29) — longest 3,005 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 KHQM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KHQM, 17.1 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 30.08 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHQM 290653Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP189 T01440128
What changed at KHQM (nearest station)?
Since the 0553Z (10:53 PM PDT) 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 K2S9
Based on the nearest station (KHQM), K2S9 is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 29, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately -250 ft (field elevation 13 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 K2S9. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FAV | 3,005 ft | ASPH-G | 3 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 11 | 3,005 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→5 kt, ceiling 3,100 ft → unlimited.
K2S9 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Willapa Harbor Airport in South Bend/Raymond/, WA: 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 K2S9 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 K2S9
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SEA UA /OV SEA010006/TM 0306/FL075/TP E75L/TB MOD 075-050/RM CELL EXTENDING NE
SEA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA010006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 075-050Turbulence: moderate 7,500–5,000 ft.RM CELL EXTENDING NERemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315007/TM 0305/FL020/TP PC12/RM SMOOTH RIDE
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDERemarks.Show raw report
BFI UUA /OV BFI315001/TM 0133/FL003/TP BE99/RM LLWS +/- 10KTS
BFI UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0133Reported at 01:33 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KTSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K2S9
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KHQM reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 39 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29
- 88%
- 11
- 12%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KHQM 290520Z 2906/3006 24010KT P6SM SKC FM290700 29004KT P6SM SCT015 FM291200 35004KT P6SM OVC015 FM291800 27010KT P6SM BKN020 FM292100 26011KT P6SM BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 2S9
- City
- South Bend/Raymond/
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.6976, -123.8230
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KHQM
- TAF
- Nearest KHQM
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 23m
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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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K2S9 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K2S9?+
K2S9 has 2 runways — 11, 29; the longest is 3,005 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K2S9 come from?+
Willapa Harbor Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KHQM, about 17 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K2S9 can differ.
Does K2S9 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KHQM TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K2S9 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K2S9 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K2S9 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Willapa Harbor Airport (K2S9)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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