Romeo State Airport (KD98) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Romeo State Airport in Romeo, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMTC): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Romeo State Airport (KD98) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Romeo, MI at 739 ft. KD98 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KMTC, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 6 runways (09, 15, 18, 27), longest 4,795 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMTC. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMTC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KMTC, 12.5 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,700 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 24°C (74°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KMTC 130555Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM FEW047 BKN070 24/21 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02360209 10242 20226 50004 $
What changed at KMTC (nearest station)?
Since the 0455Z (12:55 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 7,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KD98
Based on the nearest station (KMTC), KD98 is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 739 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 KD98. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 4,003 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 36 | 4,003 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 3 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 6→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,000 ft.
KD98 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Romeo State Airport in Romeo, 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 KD98 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 KD98
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
MOP UA /OV MOP320008/TM 0210/FL330/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
MOP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOP320008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.RM ZOBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KD98
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMTC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,700 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 18
- 55%
- 36
- 45%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1900Z (3:00 PM EDT)
TAF KMTC 121900Z 1219/1401 20009KT 9999 SCT035 BKN060 QNH2982INS TEMPO 1308/1312 8000 -RA OVC020 BECMG 1313/1314 VRB06KT 9999 SCT030 QNH2994INS TX29/1221Z TN19/1312Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1303 NEXT 1411
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- D98
- City
- Romeo
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 739 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.7961, -82.9750
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 4,795 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMTC
- TAF
- Nearest KMTC
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 17h 18m
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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
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Romeo Area RC Club - Kunstman Rd , Ray, MI · 2 mi
- RCCD - RC Club of Detroit - Wetzel State Recreational Area , New Haven, MI · 8 mi
- GDSHS - Greater Detroit Soaring & Hiking Society - Addison Oaks County Park , Leonard, MI · 10 mi
KD98 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KD98?+
KD98 has 6 runways: 09, 15, 18, 27, 33, 36; the longest is 4,795 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KD98 come from?+
Romeo State Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMTC, about 13 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KD98 can differ.
Does KD98 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KMTC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KD98 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KD98 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KD98 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Romeo State Airport (KD98)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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