Branch County Memorial Airport (KOEB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Branch County Memorial Airport in Coldwater, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Branch County Memorial Airport (KOEB) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Coldwater, MI at 959 ft. KOEB reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 07, 16, 22) — longest 5,350 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.125. Track KOEB 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-northwest (290°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,100 ft, scattered clouds at 5,000 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOEB 290155Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM FEW041 SCT050 21/19 A2985 RMK AO2
What changed at KOEB?
Since the 0135Z (9:35 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 5,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KOEB
KOEB is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 959 ft). KOEB does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBTL, about 24 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 KOEB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 5,350 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 34 | 2,399 ft | GRS | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 22 | 3,500 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 04 | 3,500 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| 07 | 5,350 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 16 | 2,399 ft | GRS | 3 kt tail | 4 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 5→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KOEB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Branch County Memorial Airport in Coldwater, MI: 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 KOEB 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 KOEB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0126/FL250/TP E75L/TB NEG
GSH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2321/FL030/TP CL35/SK B033
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK B033Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2251/FLDURD/TP E175/WX MVFR NO CLEAR BASE OR TOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2251Reported at 22:51 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E175Aircraft type reporting.WX MVFR NO CLEAR BASE OR TOPWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
GRR UA /OV GRR/TM 2245/FL054/TP B737/SK B054 T065
GRR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2245Reported at 22:45 UTC.FL054Altitude: 5,400 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK B054 T065Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV 20 SW DXO/TM 2208/FL040/TP CRJ7/SK 040BKN070/TB NEG
DTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 20 SW DXOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2208Reported at 22:08 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK 040BKN070Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FNT UA /OV FNT140012/TM 2154/FL037/TP P28B/SK B037 T060
FNT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FNT140012Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2154Reported at 21:54 UTC.FL037Altitude: 3,700 ft MSL.TP P28BAircraft type reporting.SK B037 T060Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
TOL UA /OV KTOL /TM 2125 /FL095 /TP RV8 /TA 10 /WV 33024KT /RM BKN BLO
TOL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KTOLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2125Reported at 21:25 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP RV8Aircraft type reporting.TA 10Outside air temperature, °C.WV 33024KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM BKN BLORemarks.Show raw report
LAN UA /OV LAN/TM 2120/FL040/TP SR20/SK B040
LAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2120Reported at 21:20 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP SR20Aircraft type reporting.SK B040Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOEB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOEB reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 72 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KOEB
- FAA LID
- OEB
- City
- Coldwater
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 959 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.9334, -85.0526
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,350 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBTL
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 22h 59m
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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
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.
- Balsa Butchers - Clizbe Rd — Quincy, MI · 10 mi
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- Steuben Model Aircraft Klub - S 325 W — Pleasant Lake, IN · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOEB reported VFR conditions during about 71.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 226 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.0 kt, calm 17.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46.4 | 34.0 | 13.2 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 57.9 | 27.8 | 10.3 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 71.0 | 18.7 | 7.6 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 77.1 | 14.9 | 5.7 | 2.3 |
| May | 79.8 | 13.0 | 5.3 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 82.5 | 11.3 | 4.8 | 1.4 |
| Jul | 83.7 | 10.9 | 3.5 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 80.5 | 12.4 | 4.4 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 76.8 | 13.2 | 6.4 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 74.5 | 16.3 | 6.5 | 2.8 |
| Nov | 66.9 | 22.8 | 7.3 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 45.9 | 35.4 | 12.6 | 6.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.4 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 7.2 kt |
| Apr | 7.6 kt |
| May | 6.1 kt |
| Jun | 5.1 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.8 kt |
| Sep | 4.4 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOEB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOEB?+
KOEB has 6 runways — 04, 07, 16, 22, 25, 34; the longest is 5,350 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOEB report its own weather?+
Yes — Branch County Memorial Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOEB have a TAF?+
No — KOEB does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBTL, about 24 nm away.
Does KOEB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOEB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOEB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Branch County Memorial Airport (KOEB)
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