Kilgore Airport (4TX6) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Kilgore Airport in Kilgore, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KGGG) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Kilgore Airport (4TX6) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Kilgore, TX at 365 ft. 4TX6 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KGGG, about 6 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 2,780 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KGGG. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KGGG, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGGG, 5.7 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGGG 290253Z 16005KT 10SM CLR 28/21 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02780211 53009
What changed at KGGG (nearest station)?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 4TX6
Based on the nearest station (KGGG), 4TX6 is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,100 ft (field elevation 365 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 4TX6. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 2,780 ft | DIRT | 5 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 36 | 2,780 ft | DIRT | 5 kt tail | 2 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 5→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
4TX6 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kilgore Airport in Kilgore, 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 4TX6 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 4TX6
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GGG UA /OV EMG100030/TM 2328/FL410/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CAT/RM ZFW86
GGG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EMG100030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2328Reported at 23:28 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CATTurbulence: continuous light clear-air turbulence.RM ZFW86Remarks.Show raw report
DAL UA /OV 6 E DAL/TM 2205/FL040/TP E145/TB LT OCNL MOD CHOP
DAL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 6 E DALLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB LT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: lt occasional moderate chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 4TX6
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KGGG reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 18/36
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KGGG 282320Z 2900/2924 17004KT P6SM SKC FM291500 24008KT P6SM SCT040 SCT150 SCT250 FM291900 17006KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 4TX6
- City
- Kilgore
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 365 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.4127, -94.8183
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,780 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KGGG
- TAF
- Nearest KGGG
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 29m
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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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50–100 NM
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4TX6 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 4TX6?+
4TX6 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 2,780 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 4TX6 come from?+
Kilgore Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KGGG, about 6 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 4TX6 can differ.
Does 4TX6 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KGGG TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 4TX6 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 4TX6 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 4TX6 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Kilgore Airport (4TX6)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Kilgore Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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