Calvert Peak Airport (OR73) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Calvert Peak Airport in Glendale, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRBG) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Calvert Peak Airport (OR73) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Glendale, OR at 3,808 ft. OR73 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRBG, about 32 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NE, SW) — longest 1,627 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KRBG. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KRBG, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRBG, 32.2 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 9 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRBG 290253Z AUTO 34009G19KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02560122 55003
What changed at KRBG (nearest station)?
Since the 0153Z (6:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for OR73
Based on the nearest station (KRBG), OR73 is currently VFR with winds from 340° at 9 knots gusting 19, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NE, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,950 ft (field elevation 3,808 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 OR73. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEFAV | 1,627 ft | ASPH | 8 kt head | 3 kt left (g6) |
| SW | 1,627 ft | ASPH | 8 kt head | 3 kt left (g6) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
OR73 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Calvert Peak Airport in Glendale, 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 OR73 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 OR73
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.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at OR73
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRBG reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- NE/SW
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2337Z (4:37 PM PDT)
TAF KRBG 282337Z 2900/2924 36008KT P6SM SKC FM290100 35010G18KT P6SM SKC FM290400 35004KT P6SM SKC FM291200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN025
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- OR73
- City
- Glendale
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,808 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.7788, -123.7346
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,627 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRBG
- TAF
- Nearest KRBG
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 44m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- South Coast R/C Squadron - Powers Airport — Powers, OR · 18 mi
- Northwest R/C Aviators - Myrtle Creek Airport — Myrtle Creek, OR · 26 mi
- Rogue Valley Flyers - Upper River Rd — Grants Pass, OR · 29 mi
OR73 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at OR73?+
OR73 has 2 runways — NE, SW; the longest is 1,627 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for OR73 come from?+
Calvert Peak Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRBG, about 32 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at OR73 can differ.
Does OR73 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KRBG TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does OR73 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — OR73 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for OR73 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Calvert Peak Airport (OR73)
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