Vetters Sky Ranch Airport (51CL) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Vetters Sky Ranch Airport in Galt, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSCK) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Vetters Sky Ranch Airport (51CL) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Galt, CA at 80 ft. 51CL has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSCK, about 20 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (09, 18, 27, 36) — longest 2,400 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSCK. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSCK, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSCK, 20.3 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSCK 290555Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP097 T02220128 10356 20222 51007 $
What changed at KSCK (nearest station)?
Since the 0455Z (9:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0455Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 51CL
Based on the nearest station (KSCK), 51CL is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 80 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 51CL. 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 | 2,400 ft | ASPH | 0 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 18 | 1,600 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 27 | 2,400 ft | ASPH | 0 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 36 | 1,600 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 6 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 5→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
51CL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Vetters Sky Ranch Airport in Galt, CA: 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 51CL 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 51CL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SCK UA /OV LIN /TM 0352 /FL065 /TP C172 /SK SKC /TA 20 /WV 26003KT /TB NEG /IC NEG /RM HZ LYR BLO NORTH TO COMANCHE RESEVOIR WEST TO RIVER DELTA
SCK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LINLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0352Reported at 03:52 UTC.FL065Altitude: 6,500 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA 20Outside air temperature, °C.WV 26003KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM HZ LYR BLO NORTH TO COMAN…Remarks.Show raw report
RNO UA /OV FMG150042/TM 0237/FL200/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
RNO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FMG150042Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 51CL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSCK reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 09/18/27/36
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KSCK 290520Z 2906/3006 27009KT P6SM SKC FM290800 31006KT P6SM SKC FM291800 28007KT P6SM SKC FM300100 28011G17KT P6SM SKC
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near 51CL
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near 51CL.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 51CL
- City
- Galt
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 80 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.2305, -121.2220
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 2,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSCK
- TAF
- Nearest KSCK
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 35m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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51CL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 51CL?+
51CL has 4 runways — 09, 18, 27, 36; the longest is 2,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 51CL come from?+
Vetters Sky Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSCK, about 20 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 51CL can differ.
Does 51CL have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSCK TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 51CL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 51CL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 51CL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Vetters Sky Ranch Airport (51CL)
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