Beagle Sky Ranch Airport (OR96) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Beagle Sky Ranch Airport in Medford, OR, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMFR) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Beagle Sky Ranch Airport (OR96) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Medford, OR at 1,436 ft. OR96 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMFR, about 10 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 3,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMFR. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMFR, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMFR, 10 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (340°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMFR 290353Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02440083
What changed at KMFR (nearest station)?
Since the 0253Z (7:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.92 → 29.94 inHg.
- Temperature down 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for OR96
Based on the nearest station (KMFR), OR96 is currently VFR with winds from 340° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,900 ft (field elevation 1,436 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 OR96. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 3,000 ft | TURF-DIRT | 5 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 33 | 3,000 ft | TURF-DIRT | 5 kt head | 2 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 6→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
OR96 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Beagle Sky Ranch Airport in Medford, 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 OR96 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 OR96
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
AAT UA /OV KLMT-A24270016 /TM 0048 /FL095 /TP P28A /TB CONS LGT CHOP
AAT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLMT-A24270016Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0048Reported at 00:48 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at OR96
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMFR reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
- 15/33
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2337Z (4:37 PM PDT)
TAF KMFR 282337Z 2900/2924 31012G20KT P6SM SKC FM290200 35011KT P6SM SKC FM290500 35004KT P6SM SKC FM290800 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near OR96
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near OR96.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- OR96
- City
- Medford
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,436 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.5390, -122.9040
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMFR
- TAF
- Nearest KMFR
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 41m
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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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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Rogue Eagles RC Club Inc - Agate Skyways — Eagle Point, OR · 11 mi
- Rogue Eagles RC Club - Santo Center — Medford, OR · 15 mi
- Rogue Valley Flyers - Upper River Rd — Grants Pass, OR · 26 mi
OR96 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at OR96?+
OR96 has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 3,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for OR96 come from?+
Beagle Sky Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMFR, about 10 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at OR96 can differ.
Does OR96 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMFR TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does OR96 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — OR96 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for OR96 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Beagle Sky Ranch Airport (OR96)
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