Simpson Airport (NE09) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Simpson Airport in Norfolk, NE, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KOFK) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Simpson Airport (NE09) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Norfolk, NE at 1,650 ft. NE09 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KOFK, about 2 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (N, S) — longest 2,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KOFK. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KOFK, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KOFK, 2 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KOFK 290056Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM BKN110 31/21 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03110211
What changed at KOFK (nearest station)?
Since the 2356Z (6:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 11,000 ft.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.88 → 29.90 inHg.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when NE09's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for NE09
Based on the nearest station (KOFK), NE09 is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway N, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,000 ft (field elevation 1,650 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get NE09 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track NE09 in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track NE09 free on TelegramRunway wind check
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 NE09. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFAV | 2,500 ft | TURF | 6 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| S | 2,500 ft | TURF | 6 kt tail | 5 kt right |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
NE09 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Simpson Airport in Norfolk, NE: 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 NE09 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 NE09
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI270040/TM 0040/FL350/TP B738/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRI270040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI/TM 0035/FL070/TP C208/SK SKC
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0035Reported at 00:35 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
OFK UA /OV OFK/TM 2317/FL350/TP A20N/SK TOP 370-390
OFK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OFKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2317Reported at 23:17 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 370-390Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
OFK UA /OV OFK/TM 2314/FL260/TP E75L/SK TOP 350
OFK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OFKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2314Reported at 23:14 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 350Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI/TM 2047/FL040/TP C404/SK UNKN042-TOP095
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2047Reported at 20:47 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP C404Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN042-TOP095Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI/TM 2021/FL060/TP C525/SK UNKN042-TOPUNKN/RM DURC
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2021Reported at 20:21 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP C525Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN042-TOPUNKNSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at NE09
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KOFK reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- N/S
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KOFK 282320Z 2900/2924 12009KT P6SM FEW250 FM290200 14004KT P6SM SCT220 FM291400 15009KT P6SM FEW240
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Want forecast changes pushed to you? Start free on Telegram → TAF heads-ups are part of Premium · see what Premium includes
Get free ATIS alerts for NE09
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near NE09 (Simpson Airport) — alerts read from KOFK, the station this page uses.
Track NE09 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- NE09
- City
- Norfolk
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,650 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.9633, -97.4673
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KOFK
- TAF
- Nearest KOFK
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 58m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed NE09's live status on your website — free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Norfalcon Radio Control Club Inc - Norfolk Regional Airport — Norfolk, NE · 2 mi
- Norfalcon Radio Control Club Inc - W Benjamin Ave — Norfolk, NE · 6 mi
- Norfalcon Radio Control Club Inc - Don Sucha Field — Leigh, NE · 20 mi
NE09 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at NE09?+
NE09 has 2 runways — N, S; 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 NE09 come from?+
Simpson Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KOFK, about 2 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at NE09 can differ.
Does NE09 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KOFK TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does NE09 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — NE09 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for NE09 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Simpson Airport (NE09)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Simpson Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for NE09 yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment NE09 drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit