Glenns Ferry Municipal Airport (KU89) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Glenns Ferry Municipal Airport in Glenns Ferry, ID, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMUO) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Glenns Ferry Municipal Airport (KU89) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Glenns Ferry, ID at 2,536 ft. KU89 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMUO, about 25 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (08, 26) — longest 3,050 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. CTAF is 122.9. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMUO, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMUO, 24.5 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 9 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KMUO 290355Z 29009KT 5SM FU CLR 26/02 A2983 RMK AO2A LTG DSNT E VIS SE 3 FU SCT000 SLP070 T02570024 $
What changed at KMUO (nearest station)?
Since the 0255Z (8:55 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature down 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for KU89
Based on the nearest station (KMUO), KU89 is currently MVFR with winds from 290° at 9 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,550 ft (field elevation 2,536 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 KU89. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 3,050 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 08 | 3,050 ft | ASP | 9 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→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KU89 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Glenns Ferry Municipal Airport in Glenns Ferry, ID: 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 KU89 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 KU89
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMUO reported mostly marginal VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
- 26
- 77%
- 08
- 23%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0200Z (8:00 PM MDT)
TAF KMUO 290200Z 2902/3008 32010G15KT 6000 FU SKC QNH2983INS BECMG 2903/2904 VRB06KT 4800 FU SKC QNH2985INS BECMG 2908/2909 30010G15KT 6000 FU SKC QNH2986INS BECMG 2919/2920 30012G20KT 6000 FU SKC QNH2981INS BECMG 3002/3003 VRB06KT 4800 FU SKC QNH2983INS TX39/2923Z TN19/2913Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- U89
- City
- Glenns Ferry
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,536 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.9438, -115.3302
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,050 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMUO
- TAF
- Nearest KMUO
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Boise
- Next sunset
- 22h 20m
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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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50–100 NM
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KU89 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KU89?+
KU89 has 2 runways — 08, 26; the longest is 3,050 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KU89 come from?+
Glenns Ferry Municipal Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMUO, about 25 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KU89 can differ.
Does KU89 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMUO TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KU89 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KU89 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KU89 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Glenns Ferry Municipal Airport (KU89)
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