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8G8 Weather Koons Airport

Salem, OhioElevation 1,327 ftSmall airport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: KBVI · 23 NM E · 11 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · KBVI
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind calm, visibility 10 SM, temperature 9C. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests tonight partly cloudy, low near 43F, 6% chance of precipitation. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
Tonight Partly Cloudy 43 SW 3 kt – 6%
Monday Sunny 68/45 W 4 kt – 1%
Tuesday Mostly Sunny 64/47 NE 3 kt – 0%
Wednesday Partly Sunny 68/49 SE 4 kt – 0%
Thursday Sunny 71/52 SW 8 kt – 3%
Friday Mostly Sunny 70/52 SW 5 kt – 4%
Saturday Partly Sunny 69/55 S 4 kt – 15%
Sunday Chance Rain Showers 66 S 8 kt – 43%

Source: National Weather Service (office PBZ). Forecast issued 0046Z.

Radar

Radar data: NOAA/NWS MRMS composite reflectivity. For situational awareness only, not a substitute for an official weather briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway
NESW0927
WIND
No on-field weather data
No reporting weather station on the field, so wind components cannot be computed. See nearby stations below.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,821 ft

09/27
Dimensions
1,821 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 0992°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27272°T
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
1,327 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2228Z 6:28 PM
Sunrise
1146Z 7:46 AM
Loggable night
2256Z (6:56 PM local) → 1118Z (7:18 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2228Z (6:28 PM local) → 1146Z (7:46 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2328Z (7:28 PM local) → 1046Z (6:46 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Koons Airport is in Salem, Ohio. Field elevation 1,327 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVID & HARRY KOONS
Manager phone330-337-7303
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8G8
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)CLEVELAND
RegionOhio
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.8827, -80.8808
Distance from city2 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

8G8 has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: KBVI (23 NM E, VFR).

KBVI Beaver County Airport
23 NM E
VFR
KYNG Youngstown Warren Regional Airport
24 NM N
VFR
KCAK Akron Canton Regional Airport
26 NM W
VFR
KAKR Akron Fulton International Airport
28 NM W
VFR
KPHD Harry Clever Field
35 NM SW
VFR
KPIT Pittsburgh International Airport
38 NM SE
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›DEER, BIRDS, & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
›ALSO 16 FT ROAD, 0 FT DIST, 250 FT L/R.
›330-337-1780.
›THR & EDGES MKD WITH ORANGE TFC CONES.
›CELL 234-564-5827.
›ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
›FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND APCH AT 216-352-2323, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0223/0490.
›THR & EDGES MKD WITH ORANGE TFC CONES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗8G8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8G8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8G8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8G8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8G8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8G8?
8G8 sits at 1,327 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8G8?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.