Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport (KOSC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport in Oscoda, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport (KOSC) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Oscoda, MI at 633 ft. KOSC reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (7, 25) — longest 11,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 116.1. Track KOSC 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 north-northwest (340°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOSC 290335Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A2986 RMK AO2
What changed at KOSC?
Since the 0315Z (11:15 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0315Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KOSC
KOSC is currently VFR with winds from 340° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 7, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 633 ft). KOSC does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KAPN, about 38 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 KOSC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7FAV | 11,800 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 25 | 11,800 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 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 10→5 kt, ceiling 9,000 ft → unlimited.
KOSC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport in Oscoda, 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 KOSC 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 KOSC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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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.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOSC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOSC reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 25
- 61%
- 7
- 39%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KOSC
- IATA
- OSC
- FAA LID
- OSC
- City
- Oscoda
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 633 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.4516, -83.3941
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 11,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KAPN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 116.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 21h 14m
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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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8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOSC reported VFR conditions during about 75.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 231 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 14.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53.6 | 31.8 | 8.2 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 64.9 | 23.6 | 7.7 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 74.3 | 16.3 | 5.3 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 78.6 | 11.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| May | 83.7 | 8.8 | 3.4 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 86.3 | 8.0 | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 89.0 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Aug | 85.4 | 10.2 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 80.9 | 12.5 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 76.2 | 15.7 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 71.0 | 21.5 | 4.6 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 50.8 | 34.0 | 9.0 | 6.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 kt |
| Feb | 8.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 8.0 kt |
| May | 6.7 kt |
| Jun | 6.1 kt |
| Jul | 5.7 kt |
| Aug | 5.7 kt |
| Sep | 5.9 kt |
| Oct | 7.1 kt |
| Nov | 7.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOSC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOSC?+
KOSC has 2 runways — 7, 25; the longest is 11,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOSC report its own weather?+
Yes — Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOSC have a TAF?+
No — KOSC does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAPN, about 38 nm away.
Does KOSC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOSC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOSC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Oscoda Wurtsmith Airport (KOSC)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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