Amelia Earhart Airport (KK59) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Amelia Earhart Airport in Atchison, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSTJ) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Amelia Earhart Airport (KK59) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Atchison, KS at 1,073 ft. KK59 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSTJ, about 17 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 3,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSTJ. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSTJ, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSTJ, 17.4 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSTJ 290353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02670244
Current pilot readout for KK59
Based on the nearest station (KSTJ), KK59 is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,750 ft (field elevation 1,073 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 KK59. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 3,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 34 | 3,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
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KK59 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Amelia Earhart Airport in Atchison, 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 KK59 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 KK59
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MCI UA /OV MCI190020/TM 2352/FL120/TP B737/TB LGT 120-160/RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CW
MCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCI190020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 120-160Turbulence: light 12,000–16,000 ft.RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KK59
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16
- 77%
- 34
- 23%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KSTJ 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM FEW050 BKN150 FM291600 12008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 PROB30 2921/2924 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- K59
- City
- Atchison
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,073 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.5705, -95.1803
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSTJ
- TAF
- Nearest KSTJ
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 39m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
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- The Sometimers RC Club - Riverfront Community Center — Leavenworth, KS · 23 mi
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KK59 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KK59?+
KK59 has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 3,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KK59 come from?+
Amelia Earhart Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSTJ, about 17 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KK59 can differ.
Does KK59 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSTJ TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KK59 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KK59 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KK59 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Amelia Earhart Airport (KK59)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Amelia Earhart Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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