Ebensburg Airport (K9G8) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Ebensburg Airport in Ebensburg, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KJST) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Ebensburg Airport (K9G8) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ebensburg, PA at 2,099 ft. K9G8 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KJST, about 9 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (07, 11U, 25, 29U) — longest 3,204 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KJST. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KJST, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KJST, 9.1 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 10 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, scattered clouds at 900 ft, broken clouds at 1,300 ft, overcast at 3,400 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.75 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,300 ft.
SPECI KJST 290646Z AUTO 32010KT 6SM BR SCT009 BKN013 OVC034 18/17 A2975 RMK AO2 T01780172
What changed at KJST (nearest station)?
Since the 0635Z (2:35 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Ceiling moved from 2,900 ft to 1,300 ft.
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for K9G8
Based on the nearest station (KJST), K9G8 is currently MVFR with winds from 320° at 10 knots, visibility 6 statute miles, and a 1,300 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,150 ft (field elevation 2,099 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 K9G8. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29UFAV | 1,636 ft | TURF-DIRT-P | 7 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 25 | 3,204 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 10 kt right |
| 07 | 3,204 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 10 kt left |
| 11U | 1,636 ft | TURF-DIRT-P | 7 kt tail | 7 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 7→10 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → 1,300 ft.
K9G8 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ebensburg Airport in Ebensburg, PA: 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 K9G8 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 K9G8
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 0132/FL060/TP CRJ2/WX FV99SM/RM VFR
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0132Reported at 01:32 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.WX FV99SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
JST UA /OV JST180025/TM 0117/FL280/TP C56/TB OCNL MOD CHOP
JST UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JST180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0117Reported at 01:17 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP C56Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K9G8
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KJST reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 77 observations, with 25 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
- 25
- 50%
- 29U
- 32%
- 11U
- 15%
- 07
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0539Z (1:39 AM EDT)
TAF KJST 290539Z 2906/3006 32008KT 5SM BR BKN006 OVC015 FM291300 31010KT P6SM OVC010 FM291400 31010G19KT P6SM OVC015 FM291700 32012G21KT P6SM BKN025 FM291900 31012G20KT P6SM BKN050 FM300100 31007KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 9G8
- City
- Ebensburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,099 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.4612, -78.7752
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 3,204 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KJST
- TAF
- Nearest KJST
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 42m
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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
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Johnstown RC Club 1 — Windber, PA · 13 mi
- Indiana Flyers Club - Snyder Rd — Homer City, PA · 18 mi
- Altoona RC Club Inc - Municipal Dr. — Duncansville, PA · 19 mi
K9G8 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K9G8?+
K9G8 has 4 runways — 07, 11U, 25, 29U; the longest is 3,204 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K9G8 come from?+
Ebensburg Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KJST, about 9 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K9G8 can differ.
Does K9G8 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KJST TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K9G8 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K9G8 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K9G8 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Ebensburg Airport (K9G8)
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