Barton Lake Ranch Airport (OR08) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Barton Lake Ranch Airport in Diamond, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBNO) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Barton Lake Ranch Airport (OR08) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Diamond, OR at 4,159 ft. OR08 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KBNO, about 30 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (07, 25) — longest 2,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBNO. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBNO, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBNO, 30.3 nm away.
Wind from the north (350°) at 15 kt, gusting 22 kt, visibility 3 statute miles, overcast at 4,600 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 4,600 ft.
SPECI KBNO 290349Z AUTO 35015G22KT 3SM HZ OVC046 26/04 A2996 RMK AO2 RAB0258E09 P0000
What changed at KBNO (nearest station)?
Since the 0336Z (8:36 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from IFR to MVFR.
- Visibility improved from 2.5 SM to 3 SM.
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Current pilot readout for OR08
Based on the nearest station (KBNO), OR08 is currently MVFR with winds from 350° at 15 knots gusting 22, visibility 3 statute miles, and a 4,600 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,450 ft (field elevation 4,159 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 OR08. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | 2,200 ft | GRAVEL | 15 kt head | 3 kt left (g4) |
| 25 | 2,200 ft | GRAVEL | 15 kt head | 3 kt left (g4) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→15 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,600 ft.
OR08 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Barton Lake Ranch Airport in Diamond, OR: 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 OR08 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 OR08
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KBNO reported mostly marginal VFR across 33 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,800 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 07/25
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2340Z (4:40 PM PDT)
TAF KBNO 282340Z 2900/2924 25010G18KT 5SM FU SCT035 FM290400 33011KT 4SM FU BKN035 FM290900 VRB04KT 3SM FU OVC035 FM291700 21008KT 4SM FU BKN035
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near OR08
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near OR08.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- OR08
- City
- Diamond
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,159 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.1285, -118.6770
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBNO
- TAF
- Nearest KBNO
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 27m
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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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50–100 NM
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OR08 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at OR08?+
OR08 has 2 runways — 07, 25; the longest is 2,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for OR08 come from?+
Barton Lake Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBNO, about 30 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at OR08 can differ.
Does OR08 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KBNO TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does OR08 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — OR08 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for OR08 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Barton Lake Ranch Airport (OR08)
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