Harold Krier Field (KK58) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Harold Krier Field in Ashland, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDDC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Harold Krier Field (KK58) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ashland, KS at 1,951 ft. KK58 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KDDC, about 37 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (02, 14, 20, 32) — longest 3,135 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. CTAF is 122.9. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KDDC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDDC, 37 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 6 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDDC 290652Z AUTO 15006KT 7SM CLR 27/20 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP096 T02670200 $
What changed at KDDC (nearest station)?
Since the 0552Z (12:52 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0552Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KK58
Based on the nearest station (KDDC), KK58 is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 6 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,800 ft (field elevation 1,951 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 KK58. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 3,135 ft | GRS | 6 kt head | 0 kt |
| 20 | 3,125 ft | GRS | 3 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 02 | 3,125 ft | GRS | 3 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 32 | 3,135 ft | GRS | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KK58 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Harold Krier Field in Ashland, KS: 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 KK58 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 KK58
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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HYS UA /OV HYS110030/TM 0447/FL310/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CHOP 270-290 NEG 290-310/RM ZKC/FDC/DL
HYS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HYS110030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0447Reported at 04:47 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP OCNL MOD CH…Turbulence: continuous light chop occasional moderate chop 27,000–29,000 ft none reported 29,000–31,000 ft.RM ZKC/FDC/DLRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KK58
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KDDC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 65%
- 20
- 18%
- 02
- 15%
- 32
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KDDC 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB05KT P6SM BKN220 FM291800 11009KT P6SM SCT230
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- K58
- City
- Ashland
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,951 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.1671, -99.7725
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 3,135 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDDC
- TAF
- Nearest KDDC
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 20m
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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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KK58 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KK58?+
KK58 has 4 runways — 02, 14, 20, 32; the longest is 3,135 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KK58 come from?+
Harold Krier Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDDC, about 37 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KK58 can differ.
Does KK58 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KDDC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KK58 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KK58 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KK58 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Harold Krier Field (KK58)
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