Craigmont Municipal Airport (S89) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Craigmont Municipal Airport in Craigmont, ID, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KLWS) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Craigmont Municipal Airport (S89) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Craigmont, ID at 3,805 ft. S89 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KLWS, about 24 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (07, 25) — longest 2,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KLWS. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KLWS, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLWS, 23.5 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 8 kt, visibility 5 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KLWS 290256Z 31008KT 5SM HZ CLR 28/07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02780072 55002
What changed at KLWS (nearest station)?
Since the 0156Z (6:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0156Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for S89
Based on the nearest station (KLWS), S89 is currently MVFR with winds from 310° at 8 knots, visibility 5 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,300 ft (field elevation 3,805 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 S89. 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 | 2,800 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 25 | 2,800 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt head | 6 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→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
S89 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Craigmont Municipal Airport in Craigmont, ID: 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 S89 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 S89
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KLWS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 07/25
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KLWS 282320Z 2900/2924 32010G20KT P6SM FEW140 FM290400 26008KT P6SM FEW150 FM290800 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM292000 33005KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- S89
- City
- Craigmont
- State
- Idaho
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,805 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.2471, -116.4800
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KLWS
- TAF
- Nearest KLWS
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 23h 31m
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S89 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at S89?+
S89 has 2 runways — 07, 25; the longest is 2,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for S89 come from?+
Craigmont Municipal Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KLWS, about 24 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at S89 can differ.
Does S89 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KLWS TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does S89 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — S89 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for S89 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Craigmont Municipal Airport (S89)
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