Cortland County Chase Field (KN03) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Cortland County Chase Field in Cortland, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KITH) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Cortland County Chase Field (KN03) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Cortland, NY at 1,198 ft. KN03 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KITH, about 12 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (06, 24) — longest 3,401 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 132.225. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KITH, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KITH, 12.4 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,000 ft, broken clouds at 2,300 ft, broken clouds at 3,800 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.65 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,300 ft.
SPECI KITH 290614Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM FEW010 BKN023 BKN038 18/18 A2965 RMK AO2 T01830178 PWINO $
What changed at KITH (nearest station)?
Since the 0556Z (1:56 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- A ceiling formed at 2,300 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KN03
Based on the nearest station (KITH), KN03 is currently MVFR with winds from 310° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,300 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,200 ft (field elevation 1,198 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 KN03. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FAV | 3,401 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 06 | 3,401 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 6 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 6→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 2,300 ft.
KN03 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cortland County Chase Field in Cortland, NY: 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 KN03 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 KN03
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ARP UAL942 4157N 07445W 0432 F350 187/040KT TB CONT LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL942 4157N 07445W 0432…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ARP UAL228 4116N 07541W 0346 F350 TB MODERATE SK IN CLOUDS IC NONE
ARP UAL228 4116N 07541W 0346…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ARP UAL932 4203N 07518W 0345 F360 192/054KT TB CONT LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL932 4203N 07518W 0345…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
IPT UA /OV FQM050020/TM 0215/FL370/TP B763/TB MOD
IPT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FQM050020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV GEE170020/TM 0135/FL350/TP A333/TB CONS LGHT OCNL MOD /RM ZOB
ROC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GEE170020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGHT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous lght occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
SYR UA /OV SYR/TM 0127/FL340/TP B739/SK TOP300/RM THIN LAYER 300 BUT CAN SEE CULTURAL LIGHTS
SYR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SYRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0127Reported at 01:27 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP300Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM THIN LAYER 300 BUT CAN SE…Remarks.Show raw report
ART UA /OV ART340010/TM 0126/FL340/TP B763/SK TOP280
ART UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ART340010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP280Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ARP UAL260 4131N 07635W 0037 F330 TB MODERATE SK IC
ARP UAL260 4131N 07635W 0037…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 KN03
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KITH reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 42 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 66%
- 06
- 34%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KITH 290520Z 2906/3006 29004KT P6SM FEW004 BKN015 TEMPO 2907/2909 BKN006 FM290900 32007KT 2SM BR OVC006 TEMPO 2909/2912 1SM BR OVC004 FM291500 31010KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN015 FM300300 32009KT 3SM BR BKN009
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- IATA
- CTX
- FAA LID
- N03
- City
- Cortland
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,198 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.5926, -76.2149
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,401 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KITH
- TAF
- Nearest KITH
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.225 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 11m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 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.
- Cortland Aeromodeling Society - Maybury Rd — Truxton, NY · 10 mi
- Ithaca RC Society - Houghton Rd — Ithaca, NY · 19 mi
- Ithaca RC Society - Lehman Alternative School — Ithaca, NY · 19 mi
KN03 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KN03?+
KN03 has 2 runways — 06, 24; the longest is 3,401 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KN03 come from?+
Cortland County Chase Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KITH, about 12 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KN03 can differ.
Does KN03 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KITH TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KN03 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KN03 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KN03 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Cortland County Chase Field (KN03)
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 Cortland County Chase Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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