Albert J Lindberg Airport (K5Y1) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Albert J Lindberg Airport in Hessel, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KCIU): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Albert J Lindberg Airport (K5Y1) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hessel, MI at 760 ft. K5Y1 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KCIU, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27), longest 3,700 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 KCIU, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KCIU, 12.5 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,700 ft, broken clouds at 6,500 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KCIU 122256Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM SCT047 BKN065 17/13 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP098 T01720133 $
What changed at KCIU (nearest station)?
Since the 2156Z (5:56 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2156Z report, conditions are holding steady.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when K5Y1's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for K5Y1
Based on the nearest station (KCIU), K5Y1 is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 760 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 K5Y1 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track K5Y1 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 K5Y1 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 K5Y1. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 3,700 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 09 | 3,700 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 7 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator to 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 4→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,500 ft.
K5Y1 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Albert J Lindberg Airport in Hessel, MI: 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 K5Y1 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 K5Y1
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
TVC UA /OV TVC/TM 2046/FL026/TP E170/SK OVC
TVC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TVCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2046Reported at 20:46 UTC.FL026Altitude: 2,600 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.SK OVCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ACB UA /OV ACB/TM 2031/FL027/TP C56X/SK SCT
ACB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ACBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2031Reported at 20:31 UTC.FL027Altitude: 2,700 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.SK SCTSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
TVC UUA /OV TVC/TM 1917/FL0005/TP CL60/RM LLWS +10KTS
TVC UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV TVCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1917Reported at 19:17 UTC.FL0005Altitude: 0 ft MSL.TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +10KTSRemarks.Show raw report
TVC UUA /OV KTVC/TM 1824/FL008/TP PA28/RM LLWS +/-10KT RWY 28
TVC UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV KTVCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1824Reported at 18:24 UTC.FL008Altitude: 800 ft MSL.TP PA28Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/-10KT RWY 28Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K5Y1
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KCIU reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 56%
- 09
- 44%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2326Z (7:26 PM EDT)
TAF KCIU 122326Z 1300/1324 31007KT P6SM SCT040 FM131400 29008KT P6SM BKN070 FM131500 29009G14KT P6SM BKN040 FM131900 31012G19KT P6SM BKN045 FM132200 32013G21KT P6SM SCT045
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 K5Y1
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near K5Y1 (Albert J Lindberg Airport): alerts read from KCIU, the station this page uses.
Track K5Y1 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 5Y1
- City
- Hessel
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 760 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.0354, -84.4177
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,700 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KCIU
- TAF
- Nearest KCIU
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Sunset in
- 23m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed K5Y1'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
5 airports25–50 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.
- Rosedale Intrn'l RC Flyers - 9 Mile Rd , Sault Ste. Marie, MI · 24 mi
K5Y1 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at K5Y1?+
K5Y1 has 2 runways: 09, 27; the longest is 3,700 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K5Y1 come from?+
Albert J Lindberg Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KCIU, about 13 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K5Y1 can differ.
Does K5Y1 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KCIU TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K5Y1 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. K5Y1 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K5Y1 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Albert J Lindberg Airport (K5Y1)
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 Albert J Lindberg 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 K5Y1 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 K5Y1 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