Weather remains the biggest cause of air traffic delays and safety around the world, costing businesses and travelers billions of dollars per year. While large hub airports can rely on advanced weather reporting technology and the infrastructure afforded by urban development, the over 20,000 smaller airports, heliports, and seaplane bases in the United States require more nimble and cost-efficient solutions to address their weather sensing needs. This white paper explores the meteorological challenges facing these rural and unmanned landing areas, and the weather-sensing solutions that best fulfill those needs.