Terry Airport (K8U6) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Terry Airport in Terry, MT, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KGDV) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Terry Airport (K8U6) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Terry, MT at 2,283 ft. K8U6 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KGDV, about 30 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (08, 26) — longest 4,300 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 KGDV, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGDV, 30 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 36°C (97°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGDV 290056Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 36/09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP082 T03610094 TSNO $
What changed at KGDV (nearest station)?
Since the 2356Z (5:56 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2356Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for K8U6
Based on the nearest station (KGDV), K8U6 is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,450 ft (field elevation 2,283 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 K8U6. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 4,300 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 26 | 4,300 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
K8U6 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Terry Airport in Terry, MT: 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 K8U6 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 K8U6
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MLS UA /OV MLS065060/TM 2015/FL140/TP M20P/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD /IC NEG /ZLC
MLS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLS065060Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2015Reported at 20:15 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP M20PAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.IC NEG /ZLCIcing: none reported /zlc.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K8U6
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KGDV reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
- 08
- 69%
- 26
- 31%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KGDV 282320Z 2900/2924 17008KT P6SM FEW110 FM291500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM292000 20009KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2920/2923 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB BKN110 FM292300 12009KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2923/2924 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near K8U6
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near K8U6.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 8U6
- City
- Terry
- State
- Montana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,283 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.7771, -105.3131
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KGDV
- TAF
- Nearest KGDV
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 48m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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K8U6 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K8U6?+
K8U6 has 2 runways — 08, 26; the longest is 4,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K8U6 come from?+
Terry Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KGDV, about 30 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K8U6 can differ.
Does K8U6 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KGDV TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K8U6 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K8U6 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K8U6 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Terry Airport (K8U6)
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