Lakeland Airport Noble F Lee Memorial Field (KARV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lakeland Airport Noble F Lee Memorial Field in Woodruff, WI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lakeland Airport Noble F Lee Memorial Field (KARV) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Woodruff, WI at 1,629 ft. KARV reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (10, 18, 28, 36), longest 5,150 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 121.125. Track KARV 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 (340°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KARV 130035Z AUTO 34009KT 300V010 10SM SCT060 17/08 A2992 RMK AO2
What changed at KARV?
Since the 0015Z (7:15 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 3 to 9 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KARV
KARV is currently VFR with winds from 340° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,250 ft (field elevation 1,629 ft). KARV does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRHI, about 21 nm away.
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Runway wind check
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 KARV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36FAV | 5,150 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 28 | 3,602 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 10 | 3,602 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 18 | 5,150 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 9→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KARV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lakeland Airport Noble F Lee Memorial Field in Woodruff, WI: 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 KARV 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KARV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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IMT UA /OV IMT/TM 2306/FL350/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD 350
IMT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IMTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2306Reported at 23:06 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD 350Turbulence: continuous light occasional moderate 350.Show raw report
SAW UA /OV SAW/TM 2231/FL350/TP A21N/TB OCNL MOD 350
SAW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2231Reported at 22:31 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD 350Turbulence: occasional moderate 350.Show raw report
AUW UA /OV AUW/TM 2046/FL310/TP A321/TB OCNL MOD CONS LGT 310
AUW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AUWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2046Reported at 20:46 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CONS LGT 310Turbulence: occasional moderate continuous light 310.Show raw report
MDZ UA /OV MDZ/TM 1929/FL380/TP B763/TB NEG
MDZ UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDZLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1929Reported at 19:29 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KARV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KARV reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KARV
- IATA
- ARV
- FAA LID
- ARV
- City
- Woodruff
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,629 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.9279, -89.7309
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,150 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KRHI
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 22m
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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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25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Lakeland Loons RC Club - Noble Lee Memorial Airport , Woodruff, WI · 0 mi
- WI Sky Barons RC Club - Chicago Ave , Conover, WI · 23 mi
- Northwoods RC Flyers - Forest LN , Rhinelander, WI · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KARV
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KARV reported VFR conditions during about 69.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 216 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 25.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44.2 | 32.9 | 16.5 | 6.4 |
| Feb | 61.2 | 25.8 | 10.2 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 69.0 | 18.1 | 9.0 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 71.0 | 15.4 | 9.3 | 4.3 |
| May | 79.8 | 11.4 | 6.4 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 81.1 | 10.8 | 5.3 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 85.3 | 8.8 | 3.9 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 79.6 | 10.8 | 5.9 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 76.2 | 13.2 | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 66.0 | 20.5 | 9.3 | 4.2 |
| Nov | 56.8 | 26.3 | 11.6 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 38.7 | 32.1 | 19.8 | 9.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.4 kt |
| Feb | 5.5 kt |
| Mar | 5.8 kt |
| Apr | 6.2 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.5 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.9 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 6.0 kt |
| Dec | 5.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KARV weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KARV?+
KARV has 4 runways: 10, 18, 28, 36; the longest is 5,150 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KARV report its own weather?+
Yes. Lakeland Airport Noble F Lee Memorial Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KARV have a TAF?+
No. KARV does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRHI, about 21 nm away.
Does KARV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KARV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KARV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Lakeland Airport Noble F Lee Memorial Field (KARV)
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