Crane Field (WI21) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Crane Field in Cadott, WI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KEAU): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Crane Field (WI21) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Cadott, WI at 936 ft. WI21 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KEAU, about 11 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (08, 26), longest 2,620 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KEAU. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KEAU, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KEAU, 10.6 nm away.
Wind from the west (280°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KEAU 130556Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP170 T01170083 10200 20117 402330117 52010
What changed at KEAU (nearest station)?
Since the 0456Z (11:56 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0456Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for WI21
Based on the nearest station (KEAU), WI21 is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 650 ft (field elevation 936 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 WI21. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 2,620 ft | TURF-G | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 26 | 2,620 ft | TURF-G | 1 kt head | 4 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 3→4 kt, ceiling 7,000 ft → unlimited.
WI21 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Crane Field in Cadott, WI: 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 WI21 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at WI21
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KEAU reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,200 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 08/26
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KEAU 130520Z 1306/1406 31004KT P6SM SCT250 FM131300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100 FM131900 31010KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- WI21
- City
- Cadott
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 936 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.9097, -91.2418
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,620 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KEAU
- TAF
- Nearest KEAU
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 49m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
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WI21 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at WI21?+
WI21 has 2 runways: 08, 26; the longest is 2,620 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for WI21 come from?+
Crane Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KEAU, about 11 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at WI21 can differ.
Does WI21 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KEAU TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does WI21 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. WI21 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for WI21 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Crane Field (WI21)
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