James G. Whiting Memorial Field (KMEY) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near James G. Whiting Memorial Field in Mapleton, IA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSUX) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
James G. Whiting Memorial Field (KMEY) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mapleton, IA at 1,116 ft. KMEY has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSUX, about 29 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (02, 20) — longest 2,801 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSUX. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSUX, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSUX, 29.3 nm away.
Wind from the east (100°) at 5 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSUX 290552Z AUTO 10005KT 9SM CLR 23/22 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02330217 10317 20233 403280217 51006
What changed at KSUX (nearest station)?
Since the 0452Z (11:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KMEY
Based on the nearest station (KSUX), KMEY is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 5 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,350 ft (field elevation 1,116 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 KMEY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 2,801 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 20 | 2,801 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 5 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 6→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMEY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around James G. Whiting Memorial Field in Mapleton, IA: 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 KMEY 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 KMEY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSUX reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 20
- 64%
- 02
- 36%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0524Z (12:24 AM CDT)
TAF KSUX 290524Z 2906/3006 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM291500 16006KT P6SM FEW250 FM300200 14007KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KMEY
- FAA LID
- MEY
- City
- Mapleton
- State
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,116 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.1783, -95.7936
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,801 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSUX
- TAF
- Nearest KSUX
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 55m
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Nearby airports
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KMEY weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMEY?+
KMEY has 2 runways — 02, 20; the longest is 2,801 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KMEY come from?+
James G. Whiting Memorial Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSUX, about 29 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KMEY can differ.
Does KMEY have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSUX TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMEY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMEY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMEY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for James G. Whiting Memorial Field (KMEY)
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