Prineville Airport (KS39) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Prineville Airport in Prineville, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRDM) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Prineville Airport (KS39) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Prineville, OR at 3,250 ft. KS39 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRDM, about 11 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (11, 15, 29, 33) — longest 5,405 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, 10.8 nm away.
Wind from the north (350°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRDM 290256Z 35010KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02440078 53003
What changed at KRDM (nearest station)?
Since the 0156Z (6:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 320° to 350°.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.98 → 30.00 inHg.
- Smoke ended (FU).
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Current pilot readout for KS39
Based on the nearest station (KRDM), KS39 is currently VFR with winds from 350° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,050 ft (field elevation 3,250 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 KS39. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33FAV | 4,031 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 0 kt |
| 29 | 5,405 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 11 | 5,405 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 15 | 4,031 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 6→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KS39 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Prineville Airport in Prineville, 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 KS39 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 KS39
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRDM reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 31 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29
- 43%
- 33
- 40%
- 15
- 13%
- 11
- 4%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KRDM 282320Z 2900/2924 35014G22KT P6SM SKC FM290500 32007KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KS39
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near KS39.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- IATA
- PRZ
- FAA LID
- S39
- City
- Prineville
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,250 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.2870, -120.9040
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,405 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRDM
- TAF
- Nearest KRDM
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 36m
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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.
- Field Of Dreams RC Club Inc 1 — Redmond, OR · 12 mi
- Popp's Field — Bend, OR · 24 mi
- Cascade Flyers - McKenzie Bend Hwy — Bend, OR · 26 mi
KS39 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KS39?+
KS39 has 4 runways — 11, 15, 29, 33; the longest is 5,405 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KS39 come from?+
Prineville Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRDM, about 11 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KS39 can differ.
Does KS39 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KRDM TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KS39 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KS39 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KS39 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Prineville Airport (KS39)
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