Cones Field (2CA2) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Cones Field in Twentynine Palms, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPSP) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Cones Field (2CA2) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Twentynine Palms, CA at 1,800 ft. 2CA2 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPSP, about 30 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 6 runways (05, 12, 17, 23) — longest 1,400 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KPSP. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPSP, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPSP, 30.4 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (94°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPSP 290653Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP066 T03440106
What changed at KPSP (nearest station)?
Since the 0553Z (10:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0553Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 2CA2
Based on the nearest station (KPSP), 2CA2 is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,800 ft (field elevation 1,800 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 2CA2. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 1,400 ft | DIRT | 6 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 12 | 1,050 ft | DIRT | 6 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 17 | 1,300 ft | DIRT | 6 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 23 | 1,400 ft | DIRT | 6 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 30 | 1,050 ft | DIRT | 6 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 35 | 1,300 ft | DIRT | 6 kt head | 5 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 9→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
2CA2 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cones Field in Twentynine Palms, CA: 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 2CA2 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 2CA2
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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NID UA /OV VCV166010/TM 0305/FL330/TP E75L/TB LGT CHOP/RM AWC-WEB
NID UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VCV166010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 2CA2
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPSP reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 05/12/17/23/30/35
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (10:23 PM PDT)
TAF KPSP 290523Z 2906/3006 32010KT P6SM FEW250 FM290800 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM292200 34010G19KT P6SM SKC FM300500 34008KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 2CA2
- City
- Twentynine Palms
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,800 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.1628, -116.0480
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 1,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPSP
- TAF
- Nearest KPSP
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 19h 20m
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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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2CA2 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 2CA2?+
2CA2 has 6 runways — 05, 12, 17, 23, 30, 35; the longest is 1,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 2CA2 come from?+
Cones Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPSP, about 30 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 2CA2 can differ.
Does 2CA2 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPSP TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 2CA2 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 2CA2 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 2CA2 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Cones Field (2CA2)
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