William H Morse State Airport (KDDH) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for William H Morse State Airport in Bennington, VT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
William H Morse State Airport (KDDH) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Bennington, VT at 827 ft. KDDH reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (13, 31) — longest 3,704 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.925. Track KDDH 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 northwest (320°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 5,500 ft, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.64 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,500 ft.
METAR KDDH 290554Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM BKN055 OVC070 18/18 A2964 RMK AO2 RAE09 SLP033 P0000 60021 T01830178 10194 20183 56014
What changed at KDDH?
Since the 0454Z (12:54 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- Visibility improved from 4 SM to 10 SM.
- Rain ended (-RA).
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KDDH
KDDH is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 5,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 827 ft). KDDH does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KALB, about 26 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 KDDH. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 3,704 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 13 | 3,704 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 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 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 5,500 ft.
KDDH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around William H Morse State Airport in Bennington, VT: 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 KDDH 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 KDDH
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0556/FL025/TP B763/SK SCT025/RM DURD RY 24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0556Reported at 05:56 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL942 4157N 07445W 0432 F350 187/040KT TB CONT LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL942 4157N 07445W 0432…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0407/FL031/TP B763/SK BKN031/RM DURD RY 24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0407Reported at 04:07 UTC.FL031Altitude: 3,100 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN031Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL978 4409N 07300W 0342 F350 225/035KT TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL978 4409N 07300W 0342…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0313/FL025/TP A320/SK BKN025/RM DURD RY 24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0313Reported at 03:13 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0305/FL020/TP C25B/SK BKN020/RM DURD RY 15
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.SK BKN020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 15Remarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0302/FL003/TP A320/TB SMOOTH /RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 19 ALB
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 1…Remarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB340010/TM 0155/FL030/TP A319/TB LGT-MOD
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB340010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0155Reported at 01:55 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDDH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDDH reported a mix of conditions, most often IFR across 61 observations, with 28 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 31
- 64%
- 13
- 36%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KDDH
- FAA LID
- DDH
- City
- Bennington
- State
- Vermont
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 827 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.8913, -73.2464
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,704 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KALB
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.925 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 12m
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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
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.
- Hoosick Aeromodelers - Andrews Rd — Eagle Bridge, NY · 6 mi
- Tri City R/C Flyers - Garfield Rd — Troy, NY · 21 mi
- Butler Park — Averill Park, NY · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDDH reported VFR conditions during about 78.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 243 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.2 kt, calm 34.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67.4 | 23.1 | 6.9 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 74.6 | 16.8 | 6.0 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 79.1 | 14.5 | 4.2 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 81.4 | 15.0 | 2.8 | 0.8 |
| May | 80.9 | 15.3 | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| Jun | 79.4 | 15.2 | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| Jul | 80.2 | 13.3 | 4.2 | 2.3 |
| Aug | 80.8 | 12.4 | 4.2 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 78.4 | 14.3 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 76.9 | 17.6 | 3.4 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 77.9 | 16.3 | 4.0 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 67.3 | 22.9 | 6.6 | 3.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 kt |
| Feb | 5.1 kt |
| Mar | 5.5 kt |
| Apr | 5.7 kt |
| May | 4.2 kt |
| Jun | 3.5 kt |
| Jul | 2.8 kt |
| Aug | 2.7 kt |
| Sep | 2.9 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.4 kt |
| Dec | 4.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDDH weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KDDH?+
KDDH has 2 runways — 13, 31; the longest is 3,704 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDDH report its own weather?+
Yes — William H Morse State Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDDH have a TAF?+
No — KDDH does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KALB, about 26 nm away.
Does KDDH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KDDH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDDH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for William H Morse State Airport (KDDH)
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