Trulson Field (Y99) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Trulson Field in Plaza, ND, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMOT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Trulson Field (Y99) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Plaza, ND at 2,105 ft. Y99 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMOT, about 30 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (08, 26) — longest 3,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMOT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMOT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMOT, 30.3 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMOT 290454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/20 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP102 T02220200
What changed at KMOT (nearest station)?
Since the 0354Z (10:54 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0354Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for Y99
Based on the nearest station (KMOT), Y99 is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 3,550 ft (field elevation 2,105 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 Y99. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | 3,200 ft | TURF-P | — | — |
| 26 | 3,200 ft | TURF-P | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
Y99 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Trulson Field in Plaza, ND: 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 Y99 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 Y99
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DIK UA /OV DIK160020/TM 0135/FL350/TP B739/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
DIK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DIK160020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at Y99
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMOT reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 42 observations, with 13 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 08/26
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2325Z (6:25 PM CDT)
TAF KMOT 282325Z 2900/2924 23007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250 FM290600 05006KT 6SM FU FEW090 FEW200 FM291500 15008KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250 FM292200 19012KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- Y99
- City
- Plaza
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,105 ft
- Coordinates
- 48.0306, -101.9530
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMOT
- TAF
- Nearest KMOT
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 57m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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Y99 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at Y99?+
Y99 has 2 runways — 08, 26; the longest is 3,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for Y99 come from?+
Trulson Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMOT, about 30 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at Y99 can differ.
Does Y99 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMOT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does Y99 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — Y99 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for Y99 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Trulson Field (Y99)
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 Trulson Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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