I H Bass Jr Memorial Airport (K4R1) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near I H Bass Jr Memorial Airport in Lumberton, MS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KHBG) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
I H Bass Jr Memorial Airport (K4R1) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Lumberton, MS at 310 ft. K4R1 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KHBG, about 19 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (14, 32) — longest 3,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. CTAF is 122.8. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KHBG, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KHBG, 19.1 nm away.
Wind from the west (280°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 36°C (96°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KHBG 291953Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 36/23 A2989 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP118 T03560233
What changed at KHBG (nearest station)?
Since the 1853Z (1:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.91 → 29.89 inHg.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when K4R1's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for K4R1
Based on the nearest station (KHBG), K4R1 is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,900 ft (field elevation 310 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get K4R1 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track K4R1 in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track K4R1 free on TelegramRunway wind check
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 K4R1. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 3,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 14 | 3,000 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 4 kt right |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
K4R1 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around I H Bass Jr Memorial Airport in Lumberton, MS: 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 K4R1 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 K4R1
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
GZH UA /OV MVC300025/TM 1924/FL050/TP C172/SK BASE 050/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-13
GZH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MVC300025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1924Reported at 19:24 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 050Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-13Remarks.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV JERYS/TM 1920/FL095/TP TEX2/RM ISOLATED TS SMOOTH RIDE
MOB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JERYSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1920Reported at 19:20 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP TEX2Aircraft type reporting.RM ISOLATED TS SMOOTH RIDERemarks.Show raw report
BFM UA /OV KBFM/TM 1836/FL260/TP BE9L/RM TOPS RPTD AT FL260 ZHU
BFM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KBFMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1836Reported at 18:36 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP BE9LAircraft type reporting.RM TOPS RPTD AT FL260 ZHURemarks.Show raw report
BFM UA /OV KBFM020015/TM 1504/FL250/TP PC12/TA M17/IC LGT MX 250-270/RM ZHU
BFM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KBFM020015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1504Reported at 15:04 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M17Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT MX 250-270Icing: light mx 25,000–27,000 ft.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV KGCV/TM 1436/FL340/TP A321/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZHU
MOB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KGCVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1436Reported at 14:36 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV KGCV/TM 1423/FL280/TP M600/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZHU
MOB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KGCVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1423Reported at 14:23 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP M600Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K4R1
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KHBG reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 7,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 32
- 63%
- 14
- 37%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1720Z (12:20 PM CDT)
TAF KHBG 291720Z 2918/3018 29004KT P6SM SCT250
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Want forecast changes pushed to you? Start free on Telegram → TAF heads-ups are part of Premium · see what Premium includes
Get free ATIS alerts for K4R1
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near K4R1 (I H Bass Jr Memorial Airport) — alerts read from KHBG, the station this page uses.
Track K4R1 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 4R1
- City
- Lumberton
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 310 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.0155, -89.4826
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KHBG
- TAF
- Nearest KHBG
- CTAF
- 122.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 1m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed K4R1's live status on your website — free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Cross Flyers - Poplarville Airport — Poplarville, MS · 16 mi
- South Mississippi RC Club - US 11 — Poplarville, MS · 20 mi
K4R1 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K4R1?+
K4R1 has 2 runways — 14, 32; the longest is 3,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K4R1 come from?+
I H Bass Jr Memorial Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KHBG, about 19 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K4R1 can differ.
Does K4R1 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KHBG TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K4R1 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K4R1 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K4R1 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for I H Bass Jr Memorial Airport (K4R1)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for I H Bass Jr Memorial Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for K4R1 yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment K4R1 drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit
How ATIS Alerts works · All US airports · Mississippi airports