Yerington Municipal Airport (KO43) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Yerington Municipal Airport in Yerington, NV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMEV) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Yerington Municipal Airport (KO43) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Yerington, NV at 4,378 ft. KO43 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMEV, about 28 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 5,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMEV. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMEV, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMEV, 27.7 nm away.
Wind from the east (100°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMEV 290515Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3004 RMK AO2
What changed at KMEV (nearest station)?
Since the 0455Z (9:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0455Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KO43
Based on the nearest station (KMEV), KO43 is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,650 ft (field elevation 4,378 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 KO43. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 5,800 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 19 | 5,800 ft | ASP | 2 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 24 h: wind 6→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KO43 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Yerington Municipal Airport in Yerington, NV: 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 KO43 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 KO43
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RNO UA /OV FMG150042/TM 0237/FL200/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
RNO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FMG150042Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
MMH UA /OV MMH340055/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
MMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
TPH UA /OV MMH340005/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KO43
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMEV reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
- 19
- 69%
- 01
- 31%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0524Z (10:24 PM PDT)
TAF KMEV 290524Z 2906/3006 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM292000 28008KT P6SM SKC FM292300 28009G17KT P6SM SKC FM300400 26008KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- IATA
- EYR
- FAA LID
- O43
- City
- Yerington
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,378 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.0041, -119.1580
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMEV
- TAF
- Nearest KMEV
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 21h 41m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Sierra Sagebrush Flyers, Inc - Pinenut Rd — Gardnerville, NV · 28 mi
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- Volts RC Club - Highway 50 — Silver Springs, NV · 30 mi
KO43 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KO43?+
KO43 has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 5,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KO43 come from?+
Yerington Municipal Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMEV, about 28 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KO43 can differ.
Does KO43 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMEV TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KO43 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KO43 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KO43 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Yerington Municipal Airport (KO43)
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