Hillsdale Municipal Airport (KJYM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hillsdale Municipal Airport in Hillsdale, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hillsdale Municipal Airport (KJYM) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hillsdale, MI at 1,182 ft. KJYM reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (10, 28), longest 5,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 121.025. Track KJYM 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 west (270°) at 2 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, scattered clouds at 9,000 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KJYM 130755Z AUTO 27002KT 7SM SCT090 BKN110 20/20 A2993 RMK AO2
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Since the 0735Z (3:35 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KJYM
KJYM is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 2 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,050 ft (field elevation 1,182 ft). KJYM does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KJXN, about 21 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 KJYM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28FAV | 5,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 0 kt |
| 10 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 5→2 kt, ceiling 9,000 ft → 11,000 ft.
KJYM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hillsdale Municipal Airport in Hillsdale, 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 KJYM 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 KJYM
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
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 KJYM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KJYM reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 28
- 63%
- 10
- 37%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KJYM
- FAA LID
- JYM
- City
- Hillsdale
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,182 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.9213, -84.5858
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KJXN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 121.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 15h 40m
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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 KJYM
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KJYM reported VFR conditions during about 70.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 220 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 16.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44.0 | 32.1 | 14.1 | 9.8 |
| Feb | 56.6 | 26.1 | 11.3 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 69.5 | 17.8 | 7.4 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 75.4 | 14.2 | 6.3 | 4.2 |
| May | 78.1 | 12.2 | 6.2 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 81.5 | 10.9 | 5.0 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 83.4 | 10.1 | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 79.7 | 11.2 | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 74.9 | 12.7 | 6.8 | 5.7 |
| Oct | 72.4 | 16.2 | 7.1 | 4.3 |
| Nov | 64.8 | 22.0 | 8.2 | 5.0 |
| Dec | 43.8 | 32.9 | 13.3 | 10.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.2 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 6.1 kt |
| Jun | 5.1 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.4 kt |
| Oct | 5.8 kt |
| Nov | 6.7 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.
KJYM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KJYM?+
KJYM has 2 runways: 10, 28; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KJYM report its own weather?+
Yes. Hillsdale Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KJYM have a TAF?+
No. KJYM does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KJXN, about 21 nm away.
Does KJYM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KJYM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KJYM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Hillsdale Municipal Airport (KJYM)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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