Tomlinson Field (K8J7) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Tomlinson Field in New Rockford, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDVL): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Tomlinson Field (K8J7) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around New Rockford, ND at 1,533 ft. K8J7 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KDVL, about 27 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (13, 31), longest 3,600 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 KDVL, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KDVL, 26.7 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 7°C (45°F), altimeter 30.12 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDVL 130856Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP213 T00720056 53010
What changed at KDVL (nearest station)?
Since the 0756Z (2:56 AM CDT) 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 K8J7
Based on the nearest station (KDVL), K8J7 is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 700 ft (field elevation 1,533 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 K8J7. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 3,600 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 13 | 3,600 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 15→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
K8J7 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tomlinson Field in New Rockford, ND: 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 K8J7 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at K8J7
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KDVL reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,300 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 13
- 52%
- 31
- 48%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KDVL 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM OVC100 FM131500 30008KT P6SM SCT060 FM140000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 8J7
- City
- New Rockford
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,533 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.6964, -99.1312
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDVL
- TAF
- Nearest KDVL
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 8m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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K8J7 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at K8J7?+
K8J7 has 2 runways: 13, 31; the longest is 3,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K8J7 come from?+
Tomlinson Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDVL, about 27 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K8J7 can differ.
Does K8J7 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KDVL TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K8J7 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. K8J7 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K8J7 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Tomlinson Field (K8J7)
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