Tkaczyk Field (KC88) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Tkaczyk Field in Oakley, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRNP): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Tkaczyk Field (KC88) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Oakley, MI at 727 ft. KC88 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KRNP, about 10 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (1, 19), longest 2,247 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KFNT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KRNP, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KRNP, 9.5 nm away.
Wind from the west (280°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 3,800 ft, overcast at 4,900 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,900 ft.
METAR KRNP 130755Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM SCT038 OVC049 20/18 A2990 RMK AO2
What changed at KRNP (nearest station)?
Since the 0735Z (3:35 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Ceiling moved from 3,600 ft to 4,900 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KC88
Based on the nearest station (KRNP), KC88 is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 1, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 727 ft). KC88 does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFNT, about 23 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 KC88. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FAV | 2,247 ft | Turf | 1 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 19 | 2,247 ft | Turf | 1 kt head | 5 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 3→5 kt, ceiling 6,000 ft → 4,900 ft.
KC88 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tkaczyk Field in Oakley, MI: 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 KC88 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 KC88
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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DTW UA /OV RWY 22L FINAL/TM 0541/FLDURD/TP A20N/WX FIELD IN SIGHT 15 MILES OUT AND 040
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY 22L FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0541Reported at 05:41 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.WX FIELD IN SIGHT 15 MILES O…Weather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
OSC UA /OV OSC/TM 0342/FL370/TP B788/TB MOD CHOP
OSC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OSCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0342Reported at 03:42 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B788Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 0224/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CAT/RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOP
MKG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MKGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0224Reported at 02:24 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CA…Turbulence: continuous moderate chop occasional mod clear-air turbulence.RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOPRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KC88
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRNP reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 1/19
- 100%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- C88
- City
- Oakley
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 727 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.1391, -84.2225
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,247 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRNP
- TAF
- Nearest KFNT
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 15h 39m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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RC flying fields nearby
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- Chesaning Area Model Flying Club Inc. , Chesaning, MI · 14 mi
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KC88 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KC88?+
KC88 has 2 runways: 1, 19; the longest is 2,247 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KC88 come from?+
Tkaczyk Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRNP, about 10 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KC88 can differ.
Does KC88 have a TAF?+
No. KC88 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFNT, about 23 nm away.
Does KC88 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KC88 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KC88 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Tkaczyk Field (KC88)
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