Antelope County Airport

K4V9

Neligh, US

Last Updated
May 1, 05:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
05:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
5 kt
280°
10 SM
Visibility
8,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K4V9 010515Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM BKN085 06/M02 A3007 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,774 ft
BKN 8,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,274 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Antelope County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 8,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 5 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 8500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
959 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,774 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,632 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 978 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.5°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
4V9
1 ✈️
19
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 1/19
Active: 1
3,700 ft 60 ft CONC-G
0.0 kt 5.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
3,310 ft 50 ft ASPH-G
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K4V9

13,952 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.7%
MVFR
12.5%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
4%

Antelope County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 14.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.9%
N
12.5%
S
12.8%
W
8.3%
NE
3.8%
NW
23.5%
SE
14%
SW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.7°C
Range: -24°C to 36°C
-24°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 13,952 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Antelope County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K4V9
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,774 ft MSL

Location

City: Neligh
Country: US
Latitude: 42.112202°
Longitude: -98.038696°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 1/19
Length: 3,700 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: CONC-G
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 3,310 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

About Antelope County Airport

Antelope County Airport (K4V9) is located in Neligh, US at an elevation of 1,774 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (1/19, 13/31), with the longest at 3,700 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,952 weather observations shows K4V9 maintains VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.5% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K4V9 come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 10.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 41 knots. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, February, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -24°C (-11°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 4.7°C (40°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.09 to 30.75 inHg (985-1041 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,952 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.