Ashland Municipal Airport Sumner Parker Field (KS03) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Ashland Municipal Airport Sumner Parker Field in Ashland, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMFR) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Ashland Municipal Airport Sumner Parker Field (KS03) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ashland, OR at 1,885 ft. KS03 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMFR, about 15 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (12, 30) — longest 3,603 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMFR. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMFR, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMFR, 14.5 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMFR 290353Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02440083
What changed at KMFR (nearest station)?
Since the 0253Z (7:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.92 → 29.94 inHg.
- Temperature down 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for KS03
Based on the nearest station (KMFR), KS03 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 12, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,450 ft (field elevation 1,885 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 KS03. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30FAV | 3,603 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 12 | 3,603 ft | ASP | 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 6→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KS03 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ashland Municipal Airport Sumner Parker Field in Ashland, OR: 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 KS03 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 KS03
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RBG UA /OV RBG053025 /TM 0051 /FL075 /TP C182 /TB NEG /RM CLDS SW FEW070
RBG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBG053025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0051Reported at 00:51 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP C182Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM CLDS SW FEW070Remarks.Show raw report
AAT UA /OV KLMT-A24270016 /TM 0048 /FL095 /TP P28A /TB CONS LGT CHOP
AAT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLMT-A24270016Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0048Reported at 00:48 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KS03
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMFR reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
- 30
- 96%
- 12
- 4%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2337Z (4:37 PM PDT)
TAF KMFR 282337Z 2900/2924 31012G20KT P6SM SKC FM290200 35011KT P6SM SKC FM290500 35004KT P6SM SKC FM290800 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KS03
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KS03.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- IATA
- AHM
- FAA LID
- S03
- City
- Ashland
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,885 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.1903, -122.6606
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,603 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMFR
- TAF
- Nearest KMFR
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 38m
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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.
- Rogue Eagles RC Club - Santo Center — Medford, OR · 15 mi
- Rogue Eagles RC Club Inc - Agate Skyways — Eagle Point, OR · 17 mi
KS03 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KS03?+
KS03 has 2 runways — 12, 30; the longest is 3,603 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KS03 come from?+
Ashland Municipal Airport Sumner Parker Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMFR, about 15 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KS03 can differ.
Does KS03 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMFR TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KS03 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KS03 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KS03 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Ashland Municipal Airport Sumner Parker Field (KS03)
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