Anderson Municipal Darlington Field (KAID) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Anderson Municipal Darlington Field in Anderson, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Anderson Municipal Darlington Field (KAID) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Anderson, IN at 919 ft. KAID reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (12, 18, 30, 36) — longest 5,400 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KAID in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAID 290155Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2985 RMK AO2 T02150185
What changed at KAID?
Since the 0135Z (9:35 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAID
KAID is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 919 ft). KAID does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KIND, about 39 nm away.
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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 KAID. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 3,399 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 30FAV | 5,400 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 18 | 3,399 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 12 | 5,400 ft | ASP | 6 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 24 h: wind 9→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KAID weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Anderson Municipal Darlington Field in Anderson, IN: 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 KAID 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 KAID
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0126/FL250/TP E75L/TB NEG
GSH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2321/FL030/TP CL35/SK B033
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK B033Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV CVG360008/TM 2254/FLDURC/TP CRJ9/SK B042 BKN T051
CVG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVG360008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2254Reported at 22:54 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK B042 BKN T051Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2251/FLDURD/TP E175/WX MVFR NO CLEAR BASE OR TOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2251Reported at 22:51 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E175Aircraft type reporting.WX MVFR NO CLEAR BASE OR TOPWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV CVG270005/TM 2105/FLDURC/TP B738/SK SCT050/RM CLR ABV
CVG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVG270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2105Reported at 21:05 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT050Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM CLR ABVRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAID
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAID reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 56 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 36
- 42%
- 18
- 29%
- 30
- 22%
- 12
- 7%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KAID
- IATA
- AID
- FAA LID
- AID
- City
- Anderson
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 919 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.1086, -85.6130
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KIND
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- CTAF
- 126 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Next sunset
- 22h 56m
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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.
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KAID airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Anderson Municipal Darlington Field in Anderson, IN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KAID weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAID?+
KAID has 4 runways — 12, 18, 30, 36; the longest is 5,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAID report its own weather?+
Yes — Anderson Municipal Darlington Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAID have a TAF?+
No — KAID does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KIND, about 39 nm away.
Does KAID broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAID does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAID from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAID airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Anderson Municipal Darlington Field (KAID) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Anderson Municipal Darlington Field (KAID)
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 Anderson Municipal Darlington Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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