West Kerr Ranch Airport (18TA) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near West Kerr Ranch Airport in Junction, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KJCT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
West Kerr Ranch Airport (18TA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Junction, TX at 2,330 ft. 18TA has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KJCT, about 23 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 4,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KJCT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KJCT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KJCT, 22.5 nm away.
Wind from the east (100°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJCT 290551Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 27/22 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP086 T02670222 10344 20250 403500217 51009
What changed at KJCT (nearest station)?
Since the 0451Z (11:51 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0451Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 18TA
Based on the nearest station (KJCT), 18TA is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 34, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,300 ft (field elevation 2,330 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 18TA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 4,500 ft | ASPH | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 34 | 4,500 ft | ASPH | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
18TA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around West Kerr Ranch Airport in Junction, TX: 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 18TA 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 18TA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KJCT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16
- 91%
- 34
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KJCT 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM291900 16008G15KT P6SM FEW250 FM300300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 18TA
- City
- Junction
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,330 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.1363, -99.7437
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KJCT
- TAF
- Nearest KJCT
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 53m
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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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18TA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 18TA?+
18TA has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 4,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 18TA come from?+
West Kerr Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KJCT, about 23 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 18TA can differ.
Does 18TA have a TAF?+
Yes — the KJCT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 18TA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 18TA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 18TA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for West Kerr Ranch Airport (18TA)
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