Sheridan Municipal Airport (K9M8) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Sheridan Municipal Airport in Sheridan, AR, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPBF) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Sheridan Municipal Airport (K9M8) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sheridan, AR at 232 ft. K9M8 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPBF, about 23 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 3,202 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KPBF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPBF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPBF, 22.6 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPBF 290553Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 29/23 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP100 T02940228 10339 20289 403720244 53007 PWINO
What changed at KPBF (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 K9M8
Based on the nearest station (KPBF), K9M8 is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,100 ft (field elevation 232 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 K9M8. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 3,202 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 01 | 3,202 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 4 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 4→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
K9M8 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sheridan Municipal Airport in Sheridan, AR: 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 K9M8 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 K9M8
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PBF UA /OV PBF090030/TM 0144/FL390/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME
PBF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PBF090030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0144Reported at 01:44 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
TXK UA /OV TXK045030/TM 0056/FL370/TP B38M/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME
TXK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXK045030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0056Reported at 00:56 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K9M8
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPBF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 59%
- 01
- 41%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KPBF 290520Z 2906/3006 26007KT P6SM BKN180 FM291200 30004KT P6SM OVC150 FM291800 05007KT 6SM BR VCTS SCT040CB OVC100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 9M8
- City
- Sheridan
- State
- Arkansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 232 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.3274, -92.3513
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,202 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPBF
- TAF
- Nearest KPBF
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 1m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Central AR Model Aviator Assn - W Sardis Rd — Bauxite, AR · 17 mi
- Fraternal Assn of RC Modelers Farm - Lost Squadron Dr — Wrightsville, AR · 21 mi
K9M8 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K9M8?+
K9M8 has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 3,202 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K9M8 come from?+
Sheridan Municipal Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPBF, about 23 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K9M8 can differ.
Does K9M8 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPBF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K9M8 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K9M8 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K9M8 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Sheridan Municipal Airport (K9M8)
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 Sheridan Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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