Fly For Fun Airport (W56) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Fly For Fun Airport in Vancouver, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPDX) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Fly For Fun Airport (W56) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Vancouver, WA at 297 ft. W56 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPDX, about 7 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (07, 25) — longest 2,434 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KPDX. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPDX, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPDX, 6.7 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPDX 290453Z 32009KT 10SM FEW060 20/13 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02000133 $
What changed at KPDX (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (8:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0353Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for W56
Based on the nearest station (KPDX), W56 is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 850 ft (field elevation 297 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 W56. 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 | 2,434 ft | TURF-F | 7 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 25 | 2,434 ft | TURF-F | 7 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 5→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
W56 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fly For Fun Airport in Vancouver, WA: 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 W56 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 W56
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RDM UA /OV DSD300015/TM 0013/FL140/TP B190/TB LGT CHOP BLO 120/RM DURC QUOTE MOD-LGT ZSE
RDM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DSD300015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP BLO 120Turbulence: light chop blo 120.RM DURC QUOTE MOD-LGT ZSERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at W56
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPDX reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 07/25
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KPDX 290520Z 2906/3006 32008KT P6SM SCT060 FM291100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW030 BKN050 FM291700 32006KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- W56
- City
- Vancouver
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 297 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.6873, -122.5220
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,434 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPDX
- TAF
- Nearest KPDX
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 12m
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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.
- CCRCS - Clark County RC Society Inc - Clark County Fairgrounds — Ridgefield, WA · 8 mi
- Delta Park — Portland, OR · 10 mi
- Serenity Flyers RC Club - Serene Hills Air Park — La Center, WA · 12 mi
W56 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at W56?+
W56 has 2 runways — 07, 25; the longest is 2,434 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for W56 come from?+
Fly For Fun Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPDX, about 7 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at W56 can differ.
Does W56 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPDX TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does W56 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — W56 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for W56 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Fly For Fun Airport (W56)
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