Vinalhaven Airport (ME55) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Vinalhaven Airport in Vinalhaven, ME, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRKD) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Vinalhaven Airport (ME55) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Vinalhaven, ME at 72 ft. ME55 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRKD, about 12 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NE, SW) — longest 1,510 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KRKD. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KRKD, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRKD, 12.1 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 3 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, overcast at 200 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 200 ft.
METAR KRKD 290556Z AUTO 07003KT 7SM OVC002 17/17 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP084 6//// T01670167 10167 20167 58005
What changed at KRKD (nearest station)?
Since the 0535Z (1:35 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility improved from 4 SM to 7 SM.
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for ME55
Based on the nearest station (KRKD), ME55 is currently LIFR with winds from 070° at 3 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, and a 200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NE, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 450 ft (field elevation 72 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 ME55. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEFAV | 1,510 ft | GRVL | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
| SW | 1,510 ft | GRVL | 1 kt head | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 200 ft.
ME55 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Vinalhaven Airport in Vinalhaven, ME: 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 ME55 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 ME55
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PWM UA /OV PWM/TM 0050/FLDURD/TP B38M/SK OVC 002/RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH LGTS JUST BEFORE MINS, SAW RUNWAY AT 100 ILS 11
PWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 002Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 150-200, SAW APCH L…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at ME55
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRKD reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 37 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
- NE/SW
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0527Z (1:27 AM EDT)
TAF KRKD 290527Z 2906/3006 09003KT 2SM BR OVC002 FM290800 10003KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 FM291300 10007KT 2SM BR BKN003 FM291600 10007KT 6SM BR OVC015 FM300100 07006KT 1SM -SHRA BR OVC003
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near ME55
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near ME55.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- ME55
- City
- Vinalhaven
- State
- Maine
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 72 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.0732, -68.8193
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,510 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRKD
- TAF
- Nearest KRKD
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 57m
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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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ME55 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at ME55?+
ME55 has 2 runways — NE, SW; the longest is 1,510 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for ME55 come from?+
Vinalhaven Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRKD, about 12 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at ME55 can differ.
Does ME55 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KRKD TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does ME55 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — ME55 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for ME55 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Vinalhaven Airport (ME55)
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