Rcade Ranch Airport (35XA) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Rcade Ranch Airport in Livingston, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KLFK) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Rcade Ranch Airport (35XA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Livingston, TX at 267 ft. 35XA has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KLFK, about 26 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (12, 30) — longest 1,461 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KLFK. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KLFK, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLFK, 26 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (80°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLFK 290653Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02670244 $
What changed at KLFK (nearest station)?
Since the 0553Z (12:53 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.89 → 29.87 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 35XA
Based on the nearest station (KLFK), 35XA is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 267 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 35XA. 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 | 1,461 ft | Turf/Dirt | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 30 | 1,461 ft | Turf/Dirt | 1 kt tail | 4 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 3→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
35XA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rcade Ranch Airport in Livingston, 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 35XA 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 35XA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KLFK reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 12
- 77%
- 30
- 23%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0522Z (12:22 AM CDT)
TAF KLFK 290522Z 2906/3006 17003KT P6SM SCT045 SCT250 TEMPO 2912/2915 BKN020 FM291500 25007KT P6SM SCT030 SCT250 FM291900 22007KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 FM300000 18004KT P6SM SCT050 SCT200 BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 35XA
- City
- Livingston
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 267 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.8341, -94.9417
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,461 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KLFK
- TAF
- Nearest KLFK
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 39m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- A.R.F. R/C Club - Elwood Field — Livingston, TX · 4 mi
35XA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 35XA?+
35XA has 2 runways — 12, 30; the longest is 1,461 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 35XA come from?+
Rcade Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KLFK, about 26 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 35XA can differ.
Does 35XA have a TAF?+
Yes — the KLFK TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 35XA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 35XA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 35XA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
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