Edward F Johnson Airport (M61) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Edward F Johnson Airport in Ishpeming, MI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSAW) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Edward F Johnson Airport (M61) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ishpeming, MI at 1,446 ft. M61 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSAW, about 16 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 2,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSAW. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSAW, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSAW, 16.3 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSAW 290338Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A2997 RMK AO2
What changed at KSAW (nearest station)?
Since the 0318Z (10:18 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0318Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for M61
Based on the nearest station (KSAW), M61 is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 1,446 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 M61. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 2,200 ft | TURF-P | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 36 | 2,200 ft | TURF-P | 1 kt head | 3 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 8→3 kt, ceiling 1,300 ft → unlimited.
M61 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Edward F Johnson Airport in Ishpeming, MI: 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 M61 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 M61
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSAW reported mostly VFR across 40 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 18/36
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KSAW 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB03KT P6SM FEW240 FM292000 05006KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- M61
- City
- Ishpeming
- State
- Michigan
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,446 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.3452, -87.7885
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSAW
- TAF
- Nearest KSAW
- Time zone
- America/Menominee
- Next sunset
- 21h 33m
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M61 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at M61?+
M61 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 2,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for M61 come from?+
Edward F Johnson Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSAW, about 16 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at M61 can differ.
Does M61 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSAW TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does M61 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — M61 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for M61 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Edward F Johnson Airport (M61)
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