Cloud Dancer Private Airport (WS13) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Cloud Dancer Private Airport in Chetek, WI, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KRPD) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Cloud Dancer Private Airport (WS13) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Chetek, WI at 1,050 ft. WS13 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KRPD, about 10 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 8 runways (05, 05W, 09, 14) — longest 10,000 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 KRPD, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KRPD, 10.2 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 3/4 statute mile, broken clouds at 300 ft, temperature 18°C (64°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 300 ft.
METAR KRPD 290515Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BR BKN003 18/17 A2998 RMK AO2 T01770169
What changed at KRPD (nearest station)?
Since the 0455Z (11:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Ceiling dropped from 500 ft to 300 ft.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when WS13's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for WS13
Based on the nearest station (KRPD), WS13 is currently LIFR with calm winds, visibility 3/4 statute mile, and a 300 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 1,050 ft). WS13 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KEAU, about 27 nm away.
⚠️ 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 WS13 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track WS13 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 WS13 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 WS13. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 2,100 ft | TURF | — | — |
| 05W | 10,000 ft | WATER | — | — |
| 09 | 1,000 ft | TURF | — | — |
| 14 | 3,000 ft | TURF | — | — |
| 23 | 2,100 ft | TURF | — | — |
| 23W | 10,000 ft | WATER | — | — |
| 27 | 1,000 ft | TURF | — | — |
| 32 | 3,000 ft | TURF | — | — |
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 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 300 ft.
WS13 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cloud Dancer Private Airport in Chetek, 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 WS13 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 WS13
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
VOK UA /OV VOK/TM 0217/FL130/TP C441/TB NEG
VOK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VOKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0217Reported at 02:17 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP C441Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at WS13
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KRPD reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → LIFR
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
- 05/05W/09/14/23/23W/27/32
- 100%
Get free ATIS alerts for WS13
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near WS13 (Cloud Dancer Private Airport) — alerts read from KRPD, the station this page uses.
Track WS13 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- WS13
- City
- Chetek
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,050 ft
- Coordinates
- 45.3119, -91.5897
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KRPD
- TAF
- Nearest KEAU
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 8m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed WS13'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.
- Rice Lake MAC - WI 25 — Rice Lake, WI · 17 mi
WS13 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at WS13?+
WS13 has 8 runways — 05, 05W, 09, 14, 23, 23W, 27, 32; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for WS13 come from?+
Cloud Dancer Private Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KRPD, about 10 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at WS13 can differ.
Does WS13 have a TAF?+
No — WS13 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KEAU, about 27 nm away.
Does WS13 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — WS13 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for WS13 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Cloud Dancer Private Airport (WS13)
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 Cloud Dancer Private 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 WS13 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 WS13 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 · Wisconsin airports