Quincy Flying Service Airport (WA74) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Quincy Flying Service Airport in Quincy, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KEAT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Quincy Flying Service Airport (WA74) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Quincy, WA at 1,276 ft. WA74 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KEAT, about 16 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NW, SE) — longest 2,750 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KEAT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KEAT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KEAT, 15.9 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KEAT 290355Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02280078
What changed at KEAT (nearest station)?
Since the 0255Z (7:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 19 to 11 kt.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.91 → 29.93 inHg.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when WA74's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for WA74
Based on the nearest station (KEAT), WA74 is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NW, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 1,276 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get WA74 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track WA74 in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track WA74 free on TelegramRunway wind check
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 WA74. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWFAV | 2,750 ft | GRAVEL | 6 kt head | 10 kt left |
| SE | 2,750 ft | GRAVEL | 6 kt head | 10 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
WA74 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Quincy Flying Service Airport in Quincy, 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 WA74 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 WA74
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
SEA UA /OV SEA010006/TM 0306/FL075/TP E75L/TB MOD 075-050/RM CELL EXTENDING NE
SEA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SEA010006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0306Reported at 03:06 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 075-050Turbulence: moderate 7,500–5,000 ft.RM CELL EXTENDING NERemarks.Show raw report
BFI UUA /OV BFI315001/TM 0133/FL003/TP BE99/RM LLWS +/- 10KTS
BFI UUAHeader — reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0133Reported at 01:33 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KTSRemarks.Show raw report
PSC UA /OV PSC34018/TM 0040/FL046/TP C172/TB LGT TO MOD
PSC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PSC34018Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL046Altitude: 4,600 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT TO MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315002/TM 0035/FL005/TP FA7X/RM LLWS +/- 5KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315002Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0035Reported at 00:35 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP FA7XAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 5KTSRemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315001/TM 0013/FL003/TP LJ35/RM SMOOTH RIDE
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP LJ35Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTH RIDERemarks.Show raw report
BFI UA /OV BFI315001/TM 2310/FL003/TP B38M/RM LLWS +/- 10KTS
BFI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BFI315001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2310Reported at 23:10 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/- 10KTSRemarks.Show raw report
PAE UA /OV PAE110012/TM 2256/FL055/TP T206/TB MDT 060-030
PAE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PAE110012Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2256Reported at 22:56 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP T206Aircraft type reporting.TB MDT 060-030Turbulence: mdt 6,000–3,000 ft.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at WA74
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KEAT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 32 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KEAT 282320Z 2900/2924 32017G32KT P6SM FEW250 FM290300 30015KT P6SM FEW100 FM291100 31010KT P6SM FEW250 FM292000 13006KT P6SM FEW250
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Want forecast changes pushed to you? Start free on Telegram → TAF heads-ups are part of Premium · see what Premium includes
Get free ATIS alerts for WA74
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near WA74 (Quincy Flying Service Airport) — alerts read from KEAT, the station this page uses.
Track WA74 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- WA74
- City
- Quincy
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,276 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.2267, -119.9089
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,750 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KEAT
- TAF
- Nearest KEAT
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 55m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed WA74's live status on your website — free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers - 4th St SE — E Wenatchee, WA · 17 mi
WA74 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at WA74?+
WA74 has 2 runways — NW, SE; the longest is 2,750 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for WA74 come from?+
Quincy Flying Service Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KEAT, about 16 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at WA74 can differ.
Does WA74 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KEAT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does WA74 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — WA74 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for WA74 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Quincy Flying Service Airport (WA74)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Quincy Flying Service Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for WA74 yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment WA74 drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit
How ATIS Alerts works · All US airports · Washington airports