Park River W C Skjerven Field (KY37) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Park River W C Skjerven Field in Park River, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KGAF) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Park River W C Skjerven Field (KY37) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Park River, ND at 1,104 ft. KY37 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KGAF, about 16 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (03, 12, 21, 30) — longest 3,100 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KRDR. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KGAF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGAF, 16.4 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGAF 290355Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 23/22 A2986 RMK AO2 PWINO
What changed at KGAF (nearest station)?
Since the 0335Z (10:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0335Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KY37
Based on the nearest station (KGAF), KY37 is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,400 ft (field elevation 1,104 ft). KY37 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KRDR, about 30 nm away.
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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 KY37. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 3,100 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 21 | 2,500 ft | GRS | 1 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 03 | 2,500 ft | GRS | 1 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 30 | 3,100 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KY37 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Park River W C Skjerven Field in Park River, ND: 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 KY37 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 KY37
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KGAF reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 10 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 30%
- 12
- 26%
- 30
- 25%
- 03
- 19%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KY37
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KY37.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- Y37
- City
- Park River
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,104 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.3940, -97.7808
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 3,100 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KGAF
- TAF
- Nearest KRDR
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 15m
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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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KY37 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KY37?+
KY37 has 4 runways — 03, 12, 21, 30; the longest is 3,100 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KY37 come from?+
Park River W C Skjerven Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KGAF, about 16 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KY37 can differ.
Does KY37 have a TAF?+
No — KY37 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRDR, about 30 nm away.
Does KY37 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KY37 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KY37 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Park River W C Skjerven Field (KY37)
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