Central Valley Aviation Airport (NA81) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Central Valley Aviation Airport in Buxton, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KGFK) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Central Valley Aviation Airport (NA81) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Buxton, ND at 920 ft. NA81 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KGFK, about 20 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 KGFK. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KGFK, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGFK, 19.6 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 7 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGFK 290353Z 14007KT 6SM HZ CLR 24/19 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP103 FU ALOFT T02440189
What changed at KGFK (nearest station)?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for NA81
Based on the nearest station (KGFK), NA81 is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 7 knots, visibility 6 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,350 ft (field elevation 920 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 NA81. 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 | ASPH | 5 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 27 | 2,000 ft | ASPH | 5 kt tail | 4 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 5→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
NA81 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Central Valley Aviation Airport in Buxton, 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 NA81 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 NA81
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KGFK reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 09/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KGFK 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB06KT 6SM FU FEW050 FM291400 24008KT 6SM FU FEW250
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near NA81
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near NA81.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- NA81
- City
- Buxton
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 920 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.6283, -97.0865
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KGFK
- TAF
- Nearest KGFK
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 11m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Red River RC Flyers - Alerus Center — Grand Forks, ND · 19 mi
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NA81 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at NA81?+
NA81 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 NA81 come from?+
Central Valley Aviation Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KGFK, about 20 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at NA81 can differ.
Does NA81 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KGFK TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does NA81 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — NA81 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for NA81 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Central Valley Aviation Airport (NA81)
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