Melrose Springs Airfield (VT73) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Melrose Springs Airfield in Bridport, VT, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRUT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Melrose Springs Airfield (VT73) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Bridport, VT at 300 ft. VT73 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRUT, about 30 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (05, 23) — longest 1,700 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KRUT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KRUT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRUT, 29.6 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,400 ft, scattered clouds at 3,600 ft, overcast at 8,500 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,500 ft.
METAR KRUT 290256Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM FEW024 SCT036 OVC085 19/19 A2969 RMK AO2 RAE0158 SLP045 P0000 60004 T01890189 51006
What changed at KRUT (nearest station)?
Since the 0252Z (10:52 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0252Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for VT73
Based on the nearest station (KRUT), VT73 is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 8,500 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,150 ft (field elevation 300 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 VT73. 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 | 1,700 ft | Grass | 5 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 23 | 1,700 ft | Grass | 5 kt tail | 0 kt |
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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 → 8,500 ft.
VT73 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Melrose Springs Airfield in Bridport, VT: 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 VT73 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 VT73
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0302/FL003/TP A320/TB SMOOTH /RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 19 ALB
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 1…Remarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB340010/TM 0155/FL030/TP A319/TB LGT-MOD
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB340010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0155Reported at 01:55 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
GFL UA /OV GFL/TM 0110/FL330/TP B38M/TB MOD 330-340
GFL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 330-340Turbulence: moderate 33,000–34,000 ft.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0110/FL006 /TP GLF4/SK 009
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL006Altitude: 600 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.SK 009Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BTV UA /OV BTV/TM 0103/FL373/TP A332/SK TOP370/TB LGT CAT
BTV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0103Reported at 01:03 UTC.FL373Altitude: 37,300 ft MSL.TP A332Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP370Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CATTurbulence: light clear-air turbulence.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0054/FL360/TP NMRS/TB CONT LGT
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0054Reported at 00:54 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP NMRSAircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGTTurbulence: cont light.Show raw report
RUT UA /OV RUT350010/TM 0050/FL330/TP E75L/SK TOP350
RUT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RUT350010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP350Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0036/FL390/TP B788/TB MOD 390
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0036Reported at 00:36 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B788Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 390Turbulence: moderate 390.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at VT73
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRUT reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 5 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 05/23
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0132Z (9:32 PM EDT)
TAF KRUT 290132Z 2902/2924 14006KT P6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC050 FM290300 13005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC040 TEMPO 2903/2907 4SM -SHRA BR BKN025 FM290800 12005KT 4SM SHRA BR SCT008 BKN018 OVC035 FM291200 13008KT 3SM +RA BR BKN008 OVC015 FM291800 12010G20KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN018 OVC035 WS020/16040KT FM292100 10007KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN025 OVC050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- VT73
- City
- Bridport
- State
- Vermont
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 300 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.9449, -73.3168
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,700 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRUT
- TAF
- Nearest KRUT
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 38m
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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.
- Champlain Valley Flyers - Peet Rd — Cornwall, VT · 6 mi
- Champlain Valley Flyers - Bridge Rd — Crown Point, NY · 7 mi
- Rutland County RC Flyers - Fair Haven Air Park — Fair Haven, VT · 23 mi
VT73 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at VT73?+
VT73 has 2 runways — 05, 23; the longest is 1,700 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for VT73 come from?+
Melrose Springs Airfield does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRUT, about 30 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at VT73 can differ.
Does VT73 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KRUT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does VT73 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — VT73 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for VT73 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Melrose Springs Airfield (VT73)
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