Taylor County Airport (KMDZ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Taylor County Airport in Medford, WI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Taylor County Airport (KMDZ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Medford, WI at 1,478 ft. KMDZ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 16, 27, 34) — longest 6,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.025. Track KMDZ 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-southwest (250°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 4,600 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMDZ 291935Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM SCT046 27/16 A3005 RMK AO2 T02710161 PWINO
What changed at KMDZ?
Since the 1915Z (2:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1915Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMDZ
KMDZ is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,100 ft (field elevation 1,478 ft). KMDZ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KAUW, about 31 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 KMDZ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 6,000 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 16 | 4,435 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 34 | 4,435 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 09 | 6,000 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→5 kt, ceiling 700 ft → unlimited.
KMDZ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Taylor County Airport in Medford, WI: 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 KMDZ 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 KMDZ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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EAU UA /OV KEAU/TM 1423/FL020/TP EC45/SK OVC020/WX 10SM/RM DURD TOPS 025
EAU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KEAULocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1423Reported at 14:23 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP EC45Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURD TOPS 025Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMDZ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMDZ reported mostly VFR across 69 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 27
- 46%
- 16
- 25%
- 34
- 17%
- 09
- 12%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMDZ
- IATA
- MDF
- FAA LID
- MDZ
- City
- Medford
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,478 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.1010, -90.3033
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KAUW
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 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
6 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 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.
- Hobbyland Fliers - Rosedale Ave — Dorchester, WI · 8 mi
- Mid-State Aeroguidance - Rock Rd — Stratford, WI · 22 mi
- Thorp Area RC - Marshall RC Park — Thorp, WI · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMDZ reported VFR conditions during about 71.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 230 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 16.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.3 | 26.1 | 13.6 | 9.0 |
| Feb | 66.4 | 20.7 | 8.2 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 71.1 | 15.9 | 7.8 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 73.5 | 14.2 | 8.7 | 3.6 |
| May | 79.9 | 11.5 | 5.8 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 79.8 | 10.9 | 5.8 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 82.5 | 9.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 75.1 | 12.0 | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 75.3 | 12.6 | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 70.2 | 16.6 | 7.9 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 62.6 | 21.3 | 9.4 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 45.6 | 26.6 | 15.5 | 12.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.4 kt |
| Feb | 6.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.8 kt |
| Apr | 7.6 kt |
| May | 6.6 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.6 kt |
| Sep | 5.3 kt |
| Oct | 6.4 kt |
| Nov | 6.8 kt |
| Dec | 6.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMDZ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMDZ?+
KMDZ has 4 runways — 09, 16, 27, 34; the longest is 6,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMDZ report its own weather?+
Yes — Taylor County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMDZ have a TAF?+
No — KMDZ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAUW, about 31 nm away.
Does KMDZ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMDZ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMDZ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Taylor County Airport (KMDZ)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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