Sanostee Airport (NM27) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Sanostee Airport in Gallup, NM, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KFMN): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Sanostee Airport (NM27) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Gallup, NM at 5,950 ft. NM27 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KFMN, about 36 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (02, 20), longest 3,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KFMN. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KFMN, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KFMN, 35.9 nm away.
Wind from the north-northeast (030°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 30.15 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFMN 130553Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02110067 10311 20206 50009
What changed at KFMN (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (10:53 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- Wind speed up from 0 to 5 kt.
- Visibility improved from 4 SM to 10 SM.
- Haze ended (HZ).
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Current pilot readout for NM27
Based on the nearest station (KFMN), NM27 is currently VFR with winds from 030° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,800 ft (field elevation 5,950 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 NM27. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 3,500 ft | DIRT | 4 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 20 | 3,500 ft | DIRT | 4 kt head | 2 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 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
NM27 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sanostee Airport in Gallup, NM: 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 NM27 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 NM27
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KFMN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 02/20
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0538Z (11:38 PM MDT)
TAF KFMN 130538Z 1306/1406 08006KT P6SM FEW120 FM132000 21010KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1323/1402 VRB18G30KT -SHRA BKN100 FM140200 11011KT P6SM BKN100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- NM27
- City
- Gallup
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,950 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.4225, -108.8610
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KFMN
- TAF
- Nearest KFMN
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 19h 0m
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NM27 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at NM27?+
NM27 has 2 runways: 02, 20; the longest is 3,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for NM27 come from?+
Sanostee Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KFMN, about 36 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at NM27 can differ.
Does NM27 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KFMN TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does NM27 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. NM27 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for NM27 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Sanostee Airport (NM27)
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