Rau Field (ND40) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Rau Field in Medina, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KJMS) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Rau Field (ND40) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Medina, ND at 1,855 ft. ND40 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KJMS, about 24 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 2,500 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, 24.4 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJMS 290456Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02440211
What changed at KJMS (nearest station)?
Since the 0356Z (10:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 160° to 190°.
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Current pilot readout for ND40
Based on the nearest station (KJMS), ND40 is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,450 ft (field elevation 1,855 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 ND40. 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 | 2,500 ft | ASPH | 6 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 27 | 2,500 ft | ASPH | 6 kt tail | 1 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 4→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
ND40 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rau Field in Medina, 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 ND40 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 ND40
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KJMS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 8,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 09/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2325Z (6:25 PM CDT)
TAF KJMS 282325Z 2900/2924 13007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT250 FM290700 21005KT 6SM FU FEW080 FEW250 FM292000 17011KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- ND40
- City
- Medina
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,855 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.8167, -99.2504
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KJMS
- TAF
- Nearest KJMS
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 46m
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Nearby airports
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ND40 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at ND40?+
ND40 has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 2,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for ND40 come from?+
Rau Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KJMS, about 24 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at ND40 can differ.
Does ND40 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KJMS TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does ND40 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — ND40 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for ND40 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Rau Field (ND40)
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