Thompson Private Airport (53OK) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Thompson Private Airport in Tuttle, OK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KOKC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Thompson Private Airport (53OK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Tuttle, OK at 1,280 ft. 53OK has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KOKC, about 12 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 3,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KOKC. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KOKC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KOKC, 12.1 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 15,000 ft, overcast at 20,000 ft, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 20,000 ft.
METAR KOKC 290552Z 17008KT 10SM FEW150 OVC200 29/20 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP090 T02940200 10367 20294 403940217 50004 $
What changed at KOKC (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 53OK
Based on the nearest station (KOKC), 53OK is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 20,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 35, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,400 ft (field elevation 1,280 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 53OK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35FAV | 3,000 ft | TURF | 4 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 17 | 3,000 ft | TURF | 8 kt tail | 1 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 7→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 20,000 ft.
53OK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Thompson Private Airport in Tuttle, OK: 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 53OK 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 53OK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KOKC reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 20,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 35
- 69%
- 17
- 31%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KOKC 290520Z 2906/3006 14008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250 FM291400 22009KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 FM291900 17011KT P6SM SCT070 SCT150 BKN250 FM300100 15008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 53OK
- City
- Tuttle
- State
- Oklahoma
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.2428, -97.7638
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KOKC
- TAF
- Nearest KOKC
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 55m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Military & Vintage Aircraft Suas Association 1 — Oklahoma City, OK · 18 mi
- Central Oklahoma RC Society - Gt Blankenship Blvd — Norman, OK · 18 mi
- Westside RC Flyers Inc - Hollman Field — Yukon, OK · 19 mi
53OK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 53OK?+
53OK has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 3,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 53OK come from?+
Thompson Private Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KOKC, about 12 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 53OK can differ.
Does 53OK have a TAF?+
Yes — the KOKC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 53OK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 53OK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 53OK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Thompson Private Airport (53OK)
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