Weydahl Field (K9Y1) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Weydahl Field in Killdeer, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDIK): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Weydahl Field (K9Y1) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Killdeer, ND at 2,256 ft. K9Y1 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KDIK, about 36 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (12, 30), longest 4,200 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 KDIK, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KDIK, 35.8 nm away.
Wind from the east (090°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 11°C (51°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
METAR KDIK 130656Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM BKN120 11/04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01060044 401780056
What changed at KDIK (nearest station)?
Since the 0556Z (11:56 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind shifted from 030° to 090° (60°).
- A ceiling formed at 12,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for K9Y1
Based on the nearest station (KDIK), K9Y1 is currently VFR with winds from 090° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 12,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,050 ft (field elevation 2,256 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 K9Y1. 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 | 4,200 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 30 | 4,200 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 5 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 12→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → 12,000 ft.
K9Y1 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Weydahl Field in Killdeer, 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 K9Y1 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 K9Y1
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KDIK reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 12
- 56%
- 30
- 44%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0534Z (11:34 PM MDT)
TAF KDIK 130534Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM OVC120 FM131400 11011KT P6SM SCT150 FM131900 13016G25KT P6SM SKC FM140000 14018G28KT P6SM SCT150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 9Y1
- City
- Killdeer
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,256 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.3928, -102.7710
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDIK
- TAF
- Nearest KDIK
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 17h 52m
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Nearby airports
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K9Y1 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at K9Y1?+
K9Y1 has 2 runways: 12, 30; the longest is 4,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K9Y1 come from?+
Weydahl Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDIK, about 36 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K9Y1 can differ.
Does K9Y1 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KDIK TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K9Y1 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. K9Y1 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K9Y1 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Weydahl Field (K9Y1)
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