Madras Municipal Airport (KS33) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Madras Municipal Airport in Madras, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRDM) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Madras Municipal Airport (KS33) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Madras, OR at 2,437 ft. KS33 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRDM, about 25 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (04, 16, 22, 34) — longest 5,091 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KRDM. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KRDM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRDM, 25 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRDM 290656Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP147 T01670078
What changed at KRDM (nearest station)?
Since the 0556Z (10:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0556Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KS33
Based on the nearest station (KRDM), KS33 is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,100 ft (field elevation 2,437 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 KS33. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34FAV | 5,091 ft | ASPH-G | 6 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 22 | 2,701 ft | ASPH-G | 1 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 04 | 2,701 ft | ASPH-G | 1 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 16 | 5,091 ft | ASPH-G | 6 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 23 h: wind 5→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KS33 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Madras Municipal Airport in Madras, 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 KS33 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KS33
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRDM reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 31 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 34
- 73%
- 16
- 12%
- 22
- 10%
- 04
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KRDM 290520Z 2906/3006 32007KT P6SM SKC FM290800 17005KT P6SM SKC FM291700 35009KT P6SM SKC FM292300 33011G20KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KS33
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near KS33.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- IATA
- MDJ
- FAA LID
- S33
- City
- Madras
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,437 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.6702, -121.1550
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,091 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRDM
- TAF
- Nearest KRDM
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 6m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Western Oregon Control Line Flyers - Bill Riegel Model Airpark — Salem, OR · 19 mi
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KS33 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KS33?+
KS33 has 4 runways — 04, 16, 22, 34; the longest is 5,091 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KS33 come from?+
Madras Municipal Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRDM, about 25 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KS33 can differ.
Does KS33 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KRDM TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KS33 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KS33 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KS33 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)
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