Flying R Ranch Airport (WA49) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Flying R Ranch Airport in Cheney, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSKA): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Flying R Ranch Airport (WA49) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Cheney, WA at 2,450 ft. WA49 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KSKA, about 7 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36), longest 2,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSKA. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSKA, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KSKA, 6.8 nm away.
Wind from the east (100°) at 4 kt, visibility 3 statute miles, a few clouds at 200 ft, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KSKA 130855Z 10004KT 3SM RA BR FEW002 12/11 A2977 RMK AO2A VIS 2 1/4 RWY23 SLP072 P0012 60012 T01240106 53007 $
What changed at KSKA (nearest station)?
Since the 0847Z (1:47 AM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for WA49
Based on the nearest station (KSKA), WA49 is currently MVFR with winds from 100° at 4 knots, visibility 3 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,900 ft (field elevation 2,450 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 WA49. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 2,500 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 36 | 2,500 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 4 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 3→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
WA49 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Flying R Ranch Airport in Cheney, 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 WA49 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 WA49
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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PSC UA /OV PSC030003/TM 0451/FL020/TP E75L/RM LLWS +/- 5KT
PSC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC030003Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0451Reported at 04:51 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 5KTRemarks.Show raw report
GEG UA /OV GEG270025/TM 0433/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS MOD/RM ZSE
GEG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GEG270025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0433Reported at 04:33 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.RM ZSERemarks.Show raw report
PSC UA /OV PSC030003/TM 0354/FL020/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT BLO 070/RM LLWS REPORTED BUT GAINS/LOSSES DID NOT HAVE AN EXACT NUMBER
PSC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC030003Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0354Reported at 03:54 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT BLO 070Turbulence: continuous light blo 070.RM LLWS REPORTED BUT GAINS/L…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at WA49
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSKA reported mostly VFR across 34 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 18/36
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0300Z (8:00 PM PDT)
TAF KSKA 130300Z 1303/1409 03009KT 9999 BKN150 OVC200 QNH2976INS BECMG 1306/1307 04012KT 4800 -RA BKN020 OVC050 QNH2975INS TEMPO 1308/1312 VRB15G25KT 3200 -TSRA BKN010CB OVC030 BECMG 1316/1318 23012G22KT 6000 -SHRA BKN040 OVC060 QNH2988INS BECMG 1402/1403 23006KT 8000 -SHRA BKN050 OVC080 QNH2995INS TX18/1303Z TN11/1311Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- WA49
- City
- Cheney
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,450 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.5028, -117.6480
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSKA
- TAF
- Nearest KSKA
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 16h 22m
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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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WA49 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at WA49?+
WA49 has 2 runways: 18, 36; the longest is 2,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for WA49 come from?+
Flying R Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSKA, about 7 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at WA49 can differ.
Does WA49 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KSKA TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does WA49 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. WA49 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for WA49 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Flying R Ranch Airport (WA49)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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