Buzzards Gap Ultralightport (WV61) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Buzzards Gap Ultralightport in Berkeley Springs, WV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMRB): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Buzzards Gap Ultralightport (WV61) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Berkeley Springs, WV at 960 ft. WV61 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KMRB, about 12 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (03, 21), longest 1,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMRB. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMRB, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KMRB, 12.3 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 5 statute miles, a few clouds at 1,300 ft, scattered clouds at 2,400 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
SPECI KMRB 130904Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM -RA BR FEW013 SCT024 BKN060 22/22 A2992 RMK AO2 P0001 T02170217
What changed at KMRB (nearest station)?
Since the 0853Z (4:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility dropped from 8 SM to 5 SM.
- Ceiling lifted from 2,600 ft to 6,000 ft.
- Mist began (BR).
The latest report is an off-schedule special (SPECI), issued because conditions changed significantly. What is a SPECI? →
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when WV61's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for WV61
Based on the nearest station (KMRB), WV61 is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 960 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 WV61 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track WV61 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 WV61 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 WV61. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 1,000 ft | TURF | - | - |
| 21 | 1,000 ft | TURF | - | - |
Open the crosswind calculator to 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 0→0 kt, ceiling 3,300 ft → 6,000 ft.
WV61 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Buzzards Gap Ultralightport in Berkeley Springs, WV: 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 WV61 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 WV61
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL330006/TM 0415/FL012/TP C25A/SK BASES OVC015
BWI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL330006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0415Reported at 04:15 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.SK BASES OVC015Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at WV61
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMRB reported mostly marginal VFR across 43 observations, with 21 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 03/21
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0537Z (1:37 AM EDT)
TAF KMRB 130537Z 1306/1406 00000KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT015 BKN110 PROB30 1306/1309 3SM SHRA OVC015 FM131000 00000KT 3SM BR SCT005 OVC008 FM131400 28003KT P6SM FEW015 SCT040 FM131700 32005KT P6SM FEW025 SCT060 FM140000 VRB03KT 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 WV61
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near WV61 (Buzzards Gap Ultralightport): alerts read from KMRB, the station this page uses.
Track WV61 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- WV61
- City
- Berkeley Springs
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 960 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4695, -78.2356
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMRB
- TAF
- Nearest KMRB
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 13h 40m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed WV61'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.
- Michaels Farms Airport , Glengary, WV · 7 mi
- Plane Crazy R/Cers - Sulpher Springs Rd , Winchester, VA · 23 mi
- Greater Cumberland Regional Airport , Wiley Ford, WV · 30 mi
WV61 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at WV61?+
WV61 has 2 runways: 03, 21; the longest is 1,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for WV61 come from?+
Buzzards Gap Ultralightport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMRB, about 12 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at WV61 can differ.
Does WV61 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KMRB TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does WV61 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. WV61 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for WV61 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Buzzards Gap Ultralightport (WV61)
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 Buzzards Gap Ultralightport, 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 WV61 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 WV61 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 · West Virginia airports