Flying M Ranch Airport (39CO) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Flying M Ranch Airport in Montrose, CO, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMTJ) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Flying M Ranch Airport (39CO) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Montrose, CO at 7,200 ft. 39CO has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMTJ, about 8 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 2,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMTJ. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMTJ, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMTJ, 8.1 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 30.13 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMTJ 290353Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W PRESRR SLP105 T02500161
What changed at KMTJ (nearest station)?
Since the 0253Z (8:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 4 to 11 kt.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.10 → 30.13 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 39CO
Based on the nearest station (KMTJ), 39CO is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 9,850 ft (field elevation 7,200 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 39CO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 2,500 ft | ASPH | 10 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 27 | 2,500 ft | ASPH | 10 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 10→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
39CO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Flying M Ranch Airport in Montrose, CO: 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 39CO 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 39CO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GJT UA /OV JNC304033/TM 0319/FL180/TP CRJ7/SK SKC/TB LGT BLO 230/RM DURD ZDVWC-11
GJT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JNC304033Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0319Reported at 03:19 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT BLO 230Turbulence: light blo 230.RM DURD ZDVWC-11Remarks.Show raw report
ALS UA /OV ALS260040/TM 2258/FL240/TP CRJ2/TA M15/TB MOD/IC MOD RIME/RM ZDVWC-41
ALS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALS260040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.IC MOD RIMEIcing: moderate rime.RM ZDVWC-41Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 39CO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMTJ reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 09/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KMTJ 282320Z 2900/2924 14009KT P6SM FEW090 SCT110 FM291600 34007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 PROB30 2917/2920 VRB15G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN090CB FM292000 27006KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 2920/2924 VRB15G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN080CB BKN090
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near 39CO
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near 39CO.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 39CO
- City
- Montrose
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 7,200 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.5035, -107.7215
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMTJ
- TAF
- Nearest KMTJ
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 21h 51m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Montrose Model Aircraft Assn - Olathe Centennial Field — Olathe, CO · 15 mi
- Montrose Model Aircraft Association-Ridgway State Park — Ridgeway, CO · 19 mi
39CO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 39CO?+
39CO has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 2,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 39CO come from?+
Flying M Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMTJ, about 8 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 39CO can differ.
Does 39CO have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMTJ TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 39CO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 39CO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 39CO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Flying M Ranch Airport (39CO)
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