Borth Field (K3K4) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Borth Field in Meade, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KLBL) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Borth Field (K3K4) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Meade, KS at 2,707 ft. K3K4 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KLBL, about 28 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (9, 27) — longest 2,282 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KLBL. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KLBL, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLBL, 28 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 28 kt, gusting 33 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.
METAR KLBL 290556Z AUTO 32028G33KT 9SM OVC100 27/19 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 32033/0555 WSHFT 0535 LTG DSNT N AND NW SLP111 T02720194 10378 20272 403830222 51024
What changed at KLBL (nearest station)?
Since the 0456Z (11:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind swung from 120° to 320° — a 160° shift that can change the favored runway.
- Wind speed increased from 7 to 28 kt.
- Gusts began — now gusting 33 kt.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.92 → 29.99 inHg.
- A ceiling formed at 10,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for K3K4
Based on the nearest station (KLBL), K3K4 is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 28 knots gusting 33, visibility 9 statute miles, and a 10,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 9, about 18 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,750 ft (field elevation 2,707 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 K3K4. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9FAV | 2,282 ft | Turf | 21 kt head | 18 kt left (g21) |
| 27 | 2,282 ft | Turf | 21 kt head | 18 kt left (g21) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→28 kt, ceiling unlimited → 10,000 ft.
K3K4 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Borth Field in Meade, KS: 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 K3K4 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 K3K4
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KLBL reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 33 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
- 9/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KLBL 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB05KT P6SM BKN220 PROB30 2906/2909 4SM TSRA OVC100CB FM291900 12009KT P6SM SCT230
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 3K4
- City
- Meade
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,707 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.3076, -100.4763
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,282 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KLBL
- TAF
- Nearest KLBL
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 40m
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Nearby airports
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K3K4 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K3K4?+
K3K4 has 2 runways — 9, 27; the longest is 2,282 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K3K4 come from?+
Borth Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KLBL, about 28 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K3K4 can differ.
Does K3K4 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KLBL TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K3K4 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K3K4 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K3K4 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Borth Field (K3K4)
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