Laurel Airport (KN06) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Laurel Airport in Laurel, DE, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSBY) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Laurel Airport (KN06) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Laurel, DE at 30 ft. KN06 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSBY, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 3,175 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSBY. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSBY, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSBY, 12.7 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,800 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.61 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
SPECI KSBY 290311Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM SCT028 BKN060 19/18 A2961 RMK AO2 RAE09 TSE00 P0001 T01890183
What changed at KSBY (nearest station)?
Since the 0304Z (11:04 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
- Ceiling lifted from 2,800 ft to 6,000 ft.
- Visibility moved from 6 SM to 10 SM.
- Rain ended (-RA).
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KN06
Based on the nearest station (KSBY), KN06 is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 900 ft (field elevation 30 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 KN06. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 3,175 ft | GRS | 5 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 33 | 3,175 ft | GRS | 5 kt tail | 2 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 3→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,000 ft.
KN06 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Laurel Airport in Laurel, DE: 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 KN06 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 KN06
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0200/FL120/TP B752/TB LGT-MOD CAT 070-120
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CAT 070-120Turbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence 7,000–12,000 ft.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0106/FL150/TP B737/TB CONS MOD/RM 070-160
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0106Reported at 01:06 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.RM 070-160Remarks.Show raw report
PTW UA /OV MXE/TM 0059/FL090/TP B737/TB CONS MOD CHOP
PTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MXELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous moderate chop.Show raw report
DCA UA /OV BRV120015/TM 0008/FL090/TP BCS1/TB MOD/RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FT
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BRV120015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0008Reported at 00:08 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FTRemarks.Show raw report
ADW UA /OV 1L ARRIVAL/TM 2338/FLDURD/TP GLF5/WX 9 MILES
ADW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 1L ARRIVALLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.WX 9 MILESWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL335012/TM 2332/FL040/TP B738/TB LGT CHOP
BWI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL335012Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
DCA UA /OV 2 N DCA /TM 2306/FL050/TP B38M/SK OVC 027
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 2 N DCALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2306Reported at 23:06 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 027Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL280010/TM 2253/FL070/TP B737/TB LIGHT/RM DURC TERPZ8 SID
BWI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL280010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2253Reported at 22:53 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHTTurbulence: light.RM DURC TERPZ8 SIDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KN06
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSBY reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 48 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 46 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 15
- 68%
- 33
- 32%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2357Z (7:57 PM EDT)
TAF KSBY 282357Z 2900/2924 17011KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN050CB TEMPO 2900/2903 VRB18G35KT 1SM +TSRA BKN030CB FM290300 21005KT P6SM VCSH BKN045 FM290600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN015 FM291300 32011G18KT P6SM SCT035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- N06
- City
- Laurel
- State
- Delaware
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.5422, -75.5944
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,175 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSBY
- TAF
- Nearest KSBY
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 26m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- SAC - Sussex Aeromodelers Club (SAC) - Bethel Concord Rd — Seaford, DE · 5 mi
- Midatlantic Radio Kontrol Society - Waybright Field — Salisbury, MD · 19 mi
- Caroline County Radio Control Society-Redden Rd. — Denton, MD · 22 mi
KN06 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KN06?+
KN06 has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 3,175 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KN06 come from?+
Laurel Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSBY, about 13 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KN06 can differ.
Does KN06 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSBY TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KN06 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KN06 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KN06 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Laurel Airport (KN06)
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