Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (KPLN) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport in Pellston, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMGN): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (KPLN) is a regional airport serving Pellston, MI at 721 ft. KPLN has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KMGN, about 10 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (05, 14, 23, 32), longest 6,513 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMGN, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KMGN, 10 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 4,400 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,400 ft.
METAR KMGN 130655Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM BKN044 13/11 A2992 RMK AO2
What changed at KMGN (nearest station)?
Since the 0635Z (2:35 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0635Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KPLN
Based on the nearest station (KMGN), KPLN is currently VFR with winds from 030° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 650 ft (field elevation 721 ft). KPLN does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCIU, about 43 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 KPLN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 5,401 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 32 | 6,513 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 14 | 6,513 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 23 | 5,401 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 1 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 2→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,400 ft.
KPLN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport in Pellston, 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 KPLN is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPLN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMGN reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 32
- 36%
- 23
- 30%
- 05
- 28%
- 14
- 6%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KPLN
- IATA
- PLN
- FAA LID
- PLN
- City
- Pellston
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 721 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.5709, -84.7967
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,513 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMGN
- TAF
- Nearest KCIU
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Detroit
- Next sunset
- 16h 42m
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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
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KPLN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport in Pellston, MI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KPLN weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KPLN?+
KPLN has 4 runways: 05, 14, 23, 32; the longest is 6,513 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KPLN come from?+
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMGN, about 10 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KPLN can differ.
Does KPLN have a TAF?+
No. KPLN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCIU, about 43 nm away.
Does KPLN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KPLN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPLN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KPLN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (KPLN) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (KPLN)
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