Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St Joseph, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ) is a regional airport serving St Joseph, MO at 826 ft. KSTJ reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 17, 31, 35) — longest 8,061 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 KSTJ 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSTJ 290253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02670244 53013
What changed at KSTJ?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.86 → 29.88 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KSTJ
KSTJ is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 826 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 KSTJ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 4,797 ft | PEM | — | — |
| 17 | 8,061 ft | CON | — | — |
| 31 | 4,797 ft | PEM | — | — |
| 35 | 8,061 ft | CON | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSTJ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St Joseph, MO: 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 KSTJ 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 KSTJ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MCI UA /OV MCI190020/TM 2352/FL120/TP B737/TB LGT 120-160/RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CW
MCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCI190020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 120-160Turbulence: light 12,000–16,000 ft.RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSTJ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSTJ reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,400 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 54%
- 13
- 23%
- 35
- 16%
- 31
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KSTJ 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM FEW050 BKN150 FM291600 12008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250 PROB30 2921/2924 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSTJ
- IATA
- STJ
- FAA LID
- STJ
- City
- St Joseph
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 826 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.7719, -94.9097
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,061 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.05 MHz
- CTAF
- 126.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 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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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KSTJ reported VFR conditions during about 81.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 274 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.4 kt, calm 14.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70.8 | 16.6 | 7.8 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 77.3 | 14.1 | 5.6 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 74.3 | 18.4 | 5.3 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 81.1 | 13.2 | 4.5 | 1.2 |
| May | 83.8 | 12.2 | 3.1 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 92.2 | 5.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 89.7 | 6.5 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Aug | 86.3 | 9.0 | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| Sep | 84.2 | 9.3 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 81.8 | 11.5 | 4.0 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 80.5 | 13.3 | 4.0 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 67.5 | 19.9 | 8.0 | 4.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.9 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 9.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.5 kt |
| May | 7.8 kt |
| Jun | 7.1 kt |
| Jul | 5.5 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 5.6 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 7.8 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KSTJ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St Joseph, MO 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSTJ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSTJ?+
KSTJ has 4 runways — 13, 17, 31, 35; the longest is 8,061 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSTJ report its own weather?+
Yes — Rosecrans Memorial Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSTJ have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSTJ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSTJ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSTJ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSTJ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ) 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 Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Rosecrans Memorial Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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