Mason County Airport (KLDM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Mason County Airport in Ludington, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Mason County Airport (KLDM) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ludington, MI at 646 ft. KLDM reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 08, 19, 26) — longest 5,003 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.925. Track KLDM 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-northeast (020°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLDM 290155Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A2991 RMK AO2
What changed at KLDM?
Since the 0135Z (9:35 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KLDM
KLDM is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,150 ft (field elevation 646 ft). KLDM does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMBL, about 20 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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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 KLDM. 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 | 3,503 ft | ASPH-G | 3 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 08 | 5,003 ft | ASPH-G | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 26 | 5,003 ft | ASPH-G | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 19 | 3,503 ft | ASPH-G | 3 kt tail | 1 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 4→3 kt, ceiling 3,600 ft → unlimited.
KLDM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mason County Airport in Ludington, 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 KLDM 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 KLDM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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LDM UA /OV LDM/TM 0019/FL300/TP B752/TB CONS LGT CHOP
LDM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LDMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0019Reported at 00:19 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
GRR UA /OV GRR/TM 2245/FL054/TP B737/SK B054 T065
GRR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2245Reported at 22:45 UTC.FL054Altitude: 5,400 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK B054 T065Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ARP UAL47 4411N 08540W 2016 F360 319/074KT TB SMTH IC
ARP UAL47 4411N 08540W 2016 …Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLDM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLDM reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 72 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 40%
- 01
- 32%
- 19
- 24%
- 08
- 4%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KLDM
- IATA
- LDM
- FAA LID
- LDM
- City
- Ludington
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 646 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.9625, -86.4079
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,003 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMBL
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.925 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 23h 8m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Twisted Sticks RC - Chauvez Rd — Ludington, MI · 2 mi
- Aerokats - Oceana County Airport — Shelby, MI · 22 mi
- LCMFA - Lake County Modelers & Flyers Association - Baldwin Municipal Airport — Baldwin, MI · 29 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLDM reported VFR conditions during about 71.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 217 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.3 kt, calm 19.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.6 | 46.7 | 15.1 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 49.6 | 35.6 | 10.9 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 70.9 | 18.4 | 7.0 | 3.7 |
| Apr | 78.1 | 13.2 | 5.5 | 3.1 |
| May | 82.5 | 10.6 | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 82.1 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| Jul | 82.8 | 9.8 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 80.2 | 11.0 | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 78.2 | 12.4 | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 73.5 | 18.2 | 5.7 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 63.7 | 27.5 | 6.3 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 37.7 | 45.0 | 12.4 | 4.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.2 kt |
| Feb | 7.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 6.2 kt |
| Jun | 5.5 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.8 kt |
| Sep | 5.1 kt |
| Oct | 6.3 kt |
| Nov | 7.3 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLDM weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLDM?+
KLDM has 4 runways — 01, 08, 19, 26; the longest is 5,003 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLDM report its own weather?+
Yes — Mason County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLDM have a TAF?+
No — KLDM does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMBL, about 20 nm away.
Does KLDM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLDM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLDM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Mason County Airport (KLDM)
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 Mason County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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