Rebel Field (0LA9) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Rebel Field in Watson, LA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBTR) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Rebel Field (0LA9) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Watson, LA at 74 ft. 0LA9 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KBTR, about 15 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 3,600 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBTR. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBTR, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBTR, 15.2 nm away.
Wind from the west (260°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBTR 290553Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02670244 10328 20267 403440250 51005 $
What changed at KBTR (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 0LA9
Based on the nearest station (KBTR), 0LA9 is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 74 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 0LA9. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 3,600 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 35 | 3,600 ft | TURF | 1 kt tail | 7 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
0LA9 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rebel Field in Watson, LA: 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 0LA9 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at 0LA9
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KBTR reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,900 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17/35
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KBTR 290520Z 2906/3006 22008KT P6SM SKC FM290900 27005KT P6SM FEW060 FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 0LA9
- City
- Watson
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 74 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.5863, -90.8615
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBTR
- TAF
- Nearest KBTR
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 13m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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0LA9 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 0LA9?+
0LA9 has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 3,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 0LA9 come from?+
Rebel Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBTR, about 15 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 0LA9 can differ.
Does 0LA9 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KBTR TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 0LA9 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 0LA9 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 0LA9 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Rebel Field (0LA9)
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