Highmore Municipal Airport (K9D0) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Highmore Municipal Airport in Highmore, SD, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPIR) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Highmore Municipal Airport (K9D0) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Highmore, SD at 1,854 ft. K9D0 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPIR, about 37 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (12, 30) — 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 KPIR, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPIR, 37 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPIR 290553Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP102 T02560156 10356 20250 403670172 51005
What changed at KPIR (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for K9D0
Based on the nearest station (KPIR), K9D0 is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,600 ft (field elevation 1,854 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 K9D0. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 3,700 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 30 | 3,700 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 2 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 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
K9D0 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Highmore Municipal Airport in Highmore, SD: 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 K9D0 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 K9D0
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ONL UA /OV ONL310035/TM 0546/FL340/TP B38M/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZDVWC
ONL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ONL310035Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0546Reported at 05:46 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZDVWCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K9D0
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPIR reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 12
- 83%
- 30
- 17%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0524Z (12:24 AM CDT)
TAF KPIR 290524Z 2906/3006 15005KT 6SM FU FEW170 FM291600 15009KT 6SM FU SKC FM291800 14012G20KT 6SM FU SCT120 FM300100 12009KT 6SM FU SCT120
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 9D0
- City
- Highmore
- State
- South Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,854 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.5406, -99.4508
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,700 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPIR
- TAF
- Nearest KPIR
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 2m
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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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K9D0 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K9D0?+
K9D0 has 2 runways — 12, 30; 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 K9D0 come from?+
Highmore Municipal Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPIR, about 37 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K9D0 can differ.
Does K9D0 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPIR TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K9D0 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K9D0 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K9D0 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Highmore Municipal Airport (K9D0)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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