Owen Field (4XA3) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Owen Field in Clyde, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KABI) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Owen Field (4XA3) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Clyde, TX at 1,971 ft. 4XA3 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KABI, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 2,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KABI. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KABI, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KABI, 13.3 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KABI 290552Z 16007KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02780183 10367 20272 403890228 52016
What changed at KABI (nearest station)?
Since the 0452Z (11:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0452Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 4XA3
Based on the nearest station (KABI), 4XA3 is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 7 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 4,000 ft (field elevation 1,971 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 4XA3. 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 | 2,500 ft | TURF | 7 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 36 | 2,500 ft | TURF | 7 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 6→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
4XA3 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Owen Field in Clyde, 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 4XA3 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 4XA3
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BWD UA /OV BWD250020/TM 0314/FL340/TP B739/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZHU
BWD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BWD250020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0314Reported at 03:14 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 4XA3
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KABI reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 18/36
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KABI 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM291400 20008KT P6SM SKC FM292000 16010G18KT P6SM SKC FM300200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 4XA3
- City
- Clyde
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,971 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.2534, -99.4988
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KABI
- TAF
- Nearest KABI
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 56m
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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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4XA3 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 4XA3?+
4XA3 has 2 runways — 18, 36; 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 4XA3 come from?+
Owen Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KABI, about 13 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 4XA3 can differ.
Does 4XA3 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KABI TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 4XA3 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 4XA3 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 4XA3 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Owen Field (4XA3)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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