Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport (NK53) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport in Sullivanville, NY, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KELM) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport (NK53) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sullivanville, NY at 1,030 ft. NK53 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KELM, about 6 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (05, 05U, 23, 23U) — longest 1,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KELM. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KELM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KELM, 6 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,600 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.64 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KELM 290553Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM FEW046 18/17 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP033 T01830167 10206 20183 55001
What changed at KELM (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (12:53 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 4,800 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for NK53
Based on the nearest station (KELM), NK53 is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 1,030 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 NK53. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 1,000 ft | TURF | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 05U | 550 ft | TURF | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 23 | 1,000 ft | TURF | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 23U | 550 ft | TURF | 1 kt head | 3 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 0→3 kt, ceiling 12,000 ft → unlimited.
NK53 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport in Sullivanville, NY: 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 NK53 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 NK53
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ARP UAL942 4157N 07445W 0432 F350 187/040KT TB CONT LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL942 4157N 07445W 0432…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ARP UAL228 4116N 07541W 0346 F350 TB MODERATE SK IN CLOUDS IC NONE
ARP UAL228 4116N 07541W 0346…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ARP UAL932 4203N 07518W 0345 F360 192/054KT TB CONT LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL932 4203N 07518W 0345…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
IPT UA /OV FQM050020/TM 0215/FL370/TP B763/TB MOD
IPT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FQM050020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0215Reported at 02:15 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV GEE170020/TM 0135/FL350/TP A333/TB CONS LGHT OCNL MOD /RM ZOB
ROC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GEE170020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGHT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous lght occasional moderate.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
SYR UA /OV SYR/TM 0127/FL340/TP B739/SK TOP300/RM THIN LAYER 300 BUT CAN SEE CULTURAL LIGHTS
SYR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SYRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0127Reported at 01:27 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP300Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM THIN LAYER 300 BUT CAN SE…Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL260 4131N 07635W 0037 F330 TB MODERATE SK IC
ARP UAL260 4131N 07635W 0037…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
UCA UA /OV UCA/TM 0020/FL400/TP B752/TB NEG 400/ LGT CHOP 380-340
UCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV UCALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0020Reported at 00:20 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG 400/ LGT CHOP 380-340Turbulence: none reported 400/ light chop 38,000–34,000 ft.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at NK53
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KELM reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 60 observations, with 29 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 05/05U/23/23U
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KELM 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB03KT 6SM BR FEW002 BKN035 TEMPO 2908/2910 1SM BR BKN002 FM291000 30004KT 2SM BR BKN009 TEMPO 2910/2912 1/2SM FG BKN002 FM291500 31010KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN015 FM300300 30008KT 3SM BR BKN009
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- NK53
- City
- Sullivanville
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,030 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.2056, -76.7705
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 1,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KELM
- TAF
- Nearest KELM
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 21m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
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NK53 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at NK53?+
NK53 has 4 runways — 05, 05U, 23, 23U; the longest is 1,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for NK53 come from?+
Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KELM, about 6 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at NK53 can differ.
Does NK53 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KELM TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does NK53 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — NK53 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for NK53 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Dodge/Coppola/Wheeler Airport (NK53)
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