Smith Airstrip (NA70) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Smith Airstrip in Sheyenne, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDVL) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Smith Airstrip (NA70) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sheyenne, ND at 1,535 ft. NA70 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KDVL, about 21 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 2,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KDVL. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KDVL, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDVL, 20.8 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDVL 290556Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 26/22 A2989 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// T02610217 10317 20256 50006
What changed at KDVL (nearest station)?
Since the 0456Z (11:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 160° to 190°.
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Current pilot readout for NA70
Based on the nearest station (KDVL), NA70 is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,250 ft (field elevation 1,535 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 NA70. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 2,000 ft | TURF | 9 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 27 | 2,000 ft | TURF | 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 3→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
NA70 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Smith Airstrip in Sheyenne, 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 NA70 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 NA70
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KDVL reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 29 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 09/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KDVL 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB05KT 6SM FU FEW250 FM291500 18007KT 6SM FU FEW250 PROB30 3002/3005 -SHRA
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- NA70
- City
- Sheyenne
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,535 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.7739, -98.9884
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDVL
- TAF
- Nearest KDVL
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 8m
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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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NA70 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at NA70?+
NA70 has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 2,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for NA70 come from?+
Smith Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDVL, about 21 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at NA70 can differ.
Does NA70 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KDVL TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does NA70 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — NA70 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for NA70 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Smith Airstrip (NA70)
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