Strohmier Airport (PN53) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Strohmier Airport in Loretto, PA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KJST) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Strohmier Airport (PN53) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Loretto, PA at 1,962 ft. PN53 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KJST, about 17 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (05, 15, 23, 33) — longest 1,550 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KJST. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KJST, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KJST, 17.1 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 10 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, broken clouds at 600 ft, overcast at 1,400 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 600 ft.
METAR KJST 290354Z AUTO 31010KT 5SM BR BKN006 OVC014 19/18 A2976 RMK AO2 CIG 004V010 SLP062 T01890183
What changed at KJST (nearest station)?
Since the 0331Z (11:31 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0331Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PN53
Based on the nearest station (KJST), PN53 is currently IFR with winds from 310° at 10 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 600 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,100 ft (field elevation 1,962 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 PN53. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 1,200 ft | TURF-G | 6 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 15 | 1,550 ft | TURF-G | 6 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 23 | 1,200 ft | TURF-G | 6 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 33 | 1,550 ft | TURF-G | 6 kt head | 8 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 8→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → 600 ft.
PN53 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Strohmier Airport in Loretto, PA: 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 PN53 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 PN53
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 0132/FL060/TP CRJ2/WX FV99SM/RM VFR
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0132Reported at 01:32 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.WX FV99SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
JST UA /OV JST180025/TM 0117/FL280/TP C56/TB OCNL MOD CHOP
JST UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JST180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0117Reported at 01:17 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP C56Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV SCAPE045005/TM 0015/FL130/TP C550/TB MOD
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SCAPE045005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP C550Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
MDT UA /OV MDT/TM 2330/FL030/TP CRJ7/WX FV10SM
MDT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MDTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2330Reported at 23:30 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.WX FV10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PN53
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KJST reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 71 observations, with 22 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
- 05/15/23/33
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2334Z (7:34 PM EDT)
TAF KJST 282334Z 2900/2924 32008KT P6SM SCT015 BKN100 FM290400 31006KT 4SM BR OVC015 FM290600 32005KT 2SM BR OVC008 FM291400 31010G19KT P6SM OVC015 FM291800 31012G20KT P6SM OVC050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- PN53
- City
- Loretto
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,962 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.5515, -78.6234
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 1,550 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KJST
- TAF
- Nearest KJST
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 46m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Altoona RC Club Inc - Municipal Dr. — Duncansville, PA · 13 mi
- Johnstown RC Club 1 — Windber, PA · 20 mi
- Cove RC Flyers 1 — Woodbury, PA · 25 mi
PN53 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PN53?+
PN53 has 4 runways — 05, 15, 23, 33; the longest is 1,550 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for PN53 come from?+
Strohmier Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KJST, about 17 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at PN53 can differ.
Does PN53 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KJST TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PN53 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PN53 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PN53 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Strohmier Airport (PN53)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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