Whippet Field (OR34) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Whippet Field in Sisters, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRDM) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Whippet Field (OR34) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sisters, OR at 3,040 ft. OR34 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRDM, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (06, 24) — longest 2,450 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KRDM. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KRDM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRDM, 12.8 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 12 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRDM 290156Z 32012G21KT 10SM FU CLR 27/07 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 30026/0110 SLP130 T02670072
What changed at KRDM (nearest station)?
Since the 0056Z (5:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0056Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for OR34
Based on the nearest station (KRDM), OR34 is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 12 knots gusting 21, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,100 ft (field elevation 3,040 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 OR34. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 2,450 ft | TURF-F | 9 kt head | 8 kt left (g13) |
| 24 | 2,450 ft | TURF-F | 9 kt head | 8 kt left (g13) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 15→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
OR34 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Whippet Field in Sisters, 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 OR34 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 OR34
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RBG UA /OV RBG053025 /TM 0051 /FL075 /TP C182 /TB NEG /RM CLDS SW FEW070
RBG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBG053025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0051Reported at 00:51 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP C182Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM CLDS SW FEW070Remarks.Show raw report
RDM UA /OV DSD300015/TM 0013/FL140/TP B190/TB LGT CHOP BLO 120/RM DURC QUOTE MOD-LGT ZSE
RDM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DSD300015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP BLO 120Turbulence: light chop blo 120.RM DURC QUOTE MOD-LGT ZSERemarks.Show raw report
RDM UA /OV DSD160030/TM 2153/FL360/TP B39M/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZSE
RDM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DSD160030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2153Reported at 21:53 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: light to moderate chop.RM ZSERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at OR34
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRDM reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 31 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 06/24
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KRDM 282320Z 2900/2924 35014G22KT P6SM SKC FM290500 32007KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near OR34
FAA TFR data shows active temporary flight restrictions near OR34.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- OR34
- City
- Sisters
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,040 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.3227, -121.4315
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,450 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRDM
- TAF
- Nearest KRDM
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 45m
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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
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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OR34 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at OR34?+
OR34 has 2 runways — 06, 24; the longest is 2,450 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for OR34 come from?+
Whippet Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRDM, about 13 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at OR34 can differ.
Does OR34 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KRDM TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does OR34 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — OR34 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for OR34 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Whippet Field (OR34)
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