Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Kirsch Municipal Airport in Sturgis, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sturgis, MI at 924 ft. KIRS reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 06, 19, 24), longest 5,201 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 121.325. Track KIRS 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 (330°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KIRS 131015Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A2995 RMK AO2
What changed at KIRS?
Since the 0955Z (5:55 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0955Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KIRS
KIRS is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 924 ft). KIRS does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAZO, about 26 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 KIRS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 5,201 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 06 | 3,601 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 24 | 3,601 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 19 | 5,201 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 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 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KIRS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kirsch Municipal Airport in Sturgis, 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 KIRS 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 KIRS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 1006/FL240/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1006Reported at 10:06 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
GWB UA /OV GWB/TM 1006/FL300/TP B39M/TB CONS LGT CHOP
GWB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GWBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1006Reported at 10:06 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0951/FLDURC/TP CRJ2/WX HZ 4SM VIS
FWA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0951Reported at 09:51 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.WX HZ 4SM VISWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV 12 MILE FINAL/TM 0932/FL032/TP B753/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH RIDE
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 12 MILE FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0932Reported at 09:32 UTC.FL032Altitude: 3,200 ft MSL.TP B753Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTH RIDETurbulence: smooth ride.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV DXO/TM 0833/FL390/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 390/RM ZOB
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DXOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0833Reported at 08:33 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 39…Turbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop 390.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
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.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIRS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIRS reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 33%
- 24
- 28%
- 01
- 24%
- 06
- 15%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KIRS
- IATA
- IRS
- FAA LID
- IRS
- City
- Sturgis
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 924 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.8133, -85.4390
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,201 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KAZO
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 13h 37m
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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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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KIRS
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KIRS reported VFR conditions during about 72.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 229 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.2 kt, calm 17.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46.1 | 33.2 | 13.2 | 7.5 |
| Feb | 57.7 | 27.2 | 10.4 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 71.6 | 17.9 | 7.3 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 77.4 | 14.8 | 5.9 | 2.0 |
| May | 80.8 | 12.4 | 5.0 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 83.6 | 10.4 | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 84.4 | 10.6 | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| Aug | 82.2 | 11.3 | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 79.6 | 11.9 | 5.2 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 76.0 | 14.9 | 6.0 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 67.3 | 22.2 | 7.0 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 46.2 | 35.0 | 12.2 | 6.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.4 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 6.4 kt |
| Jun | 5.4 kt |
| Jul | 4.2 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 4.7 kt |
| Oct | 6.0 kt |
| Nov | 6.8 kt |
| Dec | 7.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KIRS weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KIRS?+
KIRS has 4 runways: 01, 06, 19, 24; the longest is 5,201 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIRS report its own weather?+
Yes. Kirsch Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIRS have a TAF?+
No. KIRS does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAZO, about 26 nm away.
Does KIRS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KIRS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KIRS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS)
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