Johnson Airstrip (NA32) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Johnson Airstrip in Eldridge, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KJMS): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Johnson Airstrip (NA32) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Eldridge, ND at 1,548 ft. NA32 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KJMS, about 8 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (08, 17, 26, 35), longest 2,400 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KJMS. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KJMS, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KJMS, 7.6 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJMS 130556Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM FEW120 10/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP198 T01000061 10156 20094 401830089 51006
What changed at KJMS (nearest station)?
Since the 0456Z (11:56 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0456Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for NA32
Based on the nearest station (KJMS), NA32 is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 1,548 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 NA32. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 2,300 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 17 | 2,400 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 26 | 2,300 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 35 | 2,400 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 4 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 8→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
NA32 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Johnson Airstrip in Eldridge, 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 NA32 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 NA32
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BIS UA /OV BIS130045/TM 0412/FL370/TP A388/TB NEG
BIS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BIS130045Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0412Reported at 04:12 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A388Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
JMS UA /OV JMS270020/TM 0051/FL050/TP P28A/TB NEG
JMS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JMS270020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0051Reported at 00:51 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at NA32
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KJMS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 08/17/26/35
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0534Z (12:34 AM CDT)
TAF KJMS 130534Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM BKN120 FM140400 12009KT P6SM SCT150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- NA32
- City
- Eldridge
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,548 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.8986, -98.8587
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 2,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KJMS
- TAF
- Nearest KJMS
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 22m
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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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NA32 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at NA32?+
NA32 has 4 runways: 08, 17, 26, 35; the longest is 2,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for NA32 come from?+
Johnson Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KJMS, about 8 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at NA32 can differ.
Does NA32 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KJMS TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does NA32 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. NA32 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for NA32 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Johnson Airstrip (NA32)
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