Mccharen Field (KM83) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Mccharen Field in West Point, MS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KGTR) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Mccharen Field (KM83) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around West Point, MS at 205 ft. KM83 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KGTR, about 9 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 3,850 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 KGTR, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGTR, 8.9 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGTR 290556Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 28/24 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02830244 10344 20278 403720233 53002 $
What changed at KGTR (nearest station)?
Since the 0456Z (11:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0456Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KM83
Based on the nearest station (KGTR), KM83 is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 205 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 KM83. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 3,850 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 36 | 3,850 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KM83 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mccharen Field in West Point, MS: 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 KM83 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KM83
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KGTR reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 67%
- 36
- 33%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0521Z (12:21 AM CDT)
TAF KGTR 290521Z 2906/3006 25004KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 2921/2924 4SM -TSRA BR BKN040CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- M83
- City
- West Point
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 205 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.5840, -88.6667
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,850 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KGTR
- TAF
- Nearest KGTR
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 52m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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KM83 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KM83?+
KM83 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 3,850 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KM83 come from?+
Mccharen Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KGTR, about 9 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KM83 can differ.
Does KM83 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KGTR TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KM83 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KM83 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KM83 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Mccharen Field (KM83)
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