Solomon Valley Airpark (SN09) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Solomon Valley Airpark in Minneapolis, KS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSLN) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Solomon Valley Airpark (SN09) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Minneapolis, KS at 1,205 ft. SN09 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSLN, about 19 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 2,590 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSLN. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSLN, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSLN, 19.4 nm away.
Wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSLN 290253Z 11009KT 10SM CLR 30/23 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP100 T03000228 53011
What changed at KSLN (nearest station)?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) 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 SN09
Based on the nearest station (KSLN), SN09 is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,350 ft (field elevation 1,205 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 SN09. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 2,590 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 8 kt right |
| 35 | 2,590 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 8 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
SN09 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Solomon Valley Airpark in Minneapolis, KS: 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 SN09 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 SN09
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0059/FL430/TP CL30/SK UNKN-TOP440/TB NEG
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN-TOP440Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CNK UA /OV TKO/TM 0021/FL300/TP E75L/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
CNK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TKOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0021Reported at 00:21 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at SN09
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSLN reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17/35
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2330Z (6:30 PM CDT)
TAF KSLN 282330Z 2900/2924 08009KT P6SM SKC FM290900 10007KT P6SM VCTS BKN080CB FM291300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- SN09
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,205 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.1139, -97.6831
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,590 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSLN
- TAF
- Nearest KSLN
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 56m
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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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SN09 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at SN09?+
SN09 has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 2,590 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for SN09 come from?+
Solomon Valley Airpark does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSLN, about 19 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at SN09 can differ.
Does SN09 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSLN TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does SN09 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — SN09 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for SN09 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Solomon Valley Airpark (SN09)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Solomon Valley Airpark, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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