Philbrick Private Airstrip (NA79) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Philbrick Private Airstrip in Turtle Lake, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KHZE) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Philbrick Private Airstrip (NA79) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Turtle Lake, ND at 1,915 ft. NA79 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KHZE, about 29 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 1,760 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBIS. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KHZE, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KHZE, 29.3 nm away.
Wind from the north (350°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 3,900 ft, broken clouds at 4,500 ft, overcast at 5,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,900 ft.
METAR KHZE 290715Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM BKN039 BKN045 OVC050 19/14 A2988 RMK AO2
What changed at KHZE (nearest station)?
Since the 0655Z (1:55 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0655Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for NA79
Based on the nearest station (KHZE), NA79 is currently VFR with winds from 350° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,900 ft (field elevation 1,915 ft). NA79 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBIS, about 38 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 NA79. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 1,760 ft | TURF | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 35 | 1,760 ft | TURF | 4 kt head | 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 0→4 kt, ceiling 12,000 ft → 3,900 ft.
NA79 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Philbrick Private Airstrip in Turtle Lake, 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 NA79 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 NA79
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DIK UA /OV DIK160020/TM 0135/FL350/TP B739/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
DIK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DIK160020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at NA79
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KHZE reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 13 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,200 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17/35
- 100%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- NA79
- City
- Turtle Lake
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,915 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.4042, -100.8820
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,760 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KHZE
- TAF
- Nearest KBIS
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 53m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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NA79 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at NA79?+
NA79 has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 1,760 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for NA79 come from?+
Philbrick Private Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KHZE, about 29 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at NA79 can differ.
Does NA79 have a TAF?+
No — NA79 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBIS, about 38 nm away.
Does NA79 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — NA79 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for NA79 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Philbrick Private Airstrip (NA79)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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