Russell Paradise Airport (2TX1) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Russell Paradise Airport in Elmendorf, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSSF) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Russell Paradise Airport (2TX1) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Elmendorf, TX at 535 ft. 2TX1 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSSF, about 8 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (12, 30) — longest 2,588 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSSF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSSF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSSF, 7.9 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSSF 290453Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 28/23 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02780228 $
What changed at KSSF (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0353Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 2TX1
Based on the nearest station (KSSF), 2TX1 is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,250 ft (field elevation 535 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 2TX1. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 2,588 ft | TURF | 8 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 30 | 2,588 ft | TURF | 8 kt tail | 6 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 7→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
2TX1 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Russell Paradise Airport in Elmendorf, 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 2TX1 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 2TX1
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSSF reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 12/30
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0524Z (12:24 AM CDT)
TAF KSSF 290524Z 2906/3006 14010KT P6SM FEW025 FM290900 14006KT P6SM BKN015 FM291600 17008KT P6SM SCT035 FM300200 14013KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 2TX1
- City
- Elmendorf
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 535 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.2286, -98.3840
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,588 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSSF
- TAF
- Nearest KSSF
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 4m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- San Antonio Radio Control Club - Midlake Airport — Elmendorf, TX · 4 mi
- River City Radio Control 1 — Schertz, TX · 18 mi
- HOTSS - Heart of Texas Soaring Society HOTSS - Cibolo Seawillow Airpark — La Vernia, TX · 20 mi
2TX1 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 2TX1?+
2TX1 has 2 runways — 12, 30; the longest is 2,588 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 2TX1 come from?+
Russell Paradise Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSSF, about 8 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 2TX1 can differ.
Does 2TX1 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSSF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 2TX1 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 2TX1 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 2TX1 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Russell Paradise Airport (2TX1)
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