Vance Air Force Base (KEND) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Vance Air Force Base in Enid, OK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KWDG) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Vance Air Force Base (KEND) is a regional airport serving Enid, OK at 1,307 ft. KEND has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KWDG, about 7 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 8 runways (13, 17C, 17L, 17R) — longest 9,217 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 it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KWDG, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KWDG, 6.5 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KWDG 290335Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 31/23 A2983 RMK AO2
What changed at KWDG (nearest station)?
Since the 0315Z (10:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0315Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KEND
Based on the nearest station (KWDG), KEND is currently VFR with winds from 030° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17C, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,650 ft (field elevation 1,307 ft). KEND does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KSWO, about 42 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 KEND. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35CFAV | 9,217 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 35L | 9,217 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 35R | 5,024 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 17C | 9,217 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 17L | 5,024 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 17R | 9,217 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 2 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 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KEND weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Vance Air Force Base in Enid, OK: 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 KEND 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KEND
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KWDG reported mostly VFR across 43 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 16,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17C/17L/17R
- 86%
- 35C/35L/35R
- 14%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KEND
- IATA
- END
- FAA LID
- END
- City
- Enid
- State
- Oklahoma
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,307 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.3392, -97.9165
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 9,217 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KWDG
- TAF
- Nearest KSWO
- ATIS
- 115.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 53m
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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
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.
- SPADS RC Club - S Boomer Rd — Enid, OK · 6 mi
KEND airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Vance Air Force Base in Enid, OK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 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 ↗
KEND weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KEND?+
KEND has 8 runways — 13, 17C, 17L, 17R, 31, 35C, 35L, 35R; the longest is 9,217 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KEND come from?+
Vance Air Force Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KWDG, about 7 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KEND can differ.
Does KEND have a TAF?+
No — KEND does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSWO, about 42 nm away.
Does KEND broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KEND does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KEND from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KEND airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Vance Air Force Base (KEND) 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 Vance Air Force Base (KEND)
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