Eagles Aerodrome (55T) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Eagles Aerodrome in Panhandle, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KAMA) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Eagles Aerodrome (55T) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Panhandle, TX at 3,475 ft. 55T has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KAMA, about 15 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 5,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KAMA. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KAMA, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KAMA, 14.5 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KAMA 290553Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP083 T02830094 10383 20283 404000222 51017
What changed at KAMA (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for 55T
Based on the nearest station (KAMA), 55T is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 5,850 ft (field elevation 3,475 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 55T. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 5,000 ft | TURF | 12 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 35 | 5,000 ft | TURF | 12 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 15→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
55T weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Eagles Aerodrome in Panhandle, 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 55T 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 55T
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CDS UA /OV CDS260040/TM 0521/FL390/TP B737/TB MOD CHOP/RM -ZFW64
CDS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CDS260040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0521Reported at 05:21 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM -ZFW64Remarks.Show raw report
PVW UA /OV TURKI/TM 0518/FL390/TP B737/TB MOD/RM -ZFW47
PVW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TURKILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0518Reported at 05:18 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM -ZFW47Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 55T
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KAMA reported mostly VFR across 24 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 S.
- 17/35
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KAMA 290520Z 2906/3006 18012KT P6SM FEW250 FM290700 33012G22KT P6SM SCT250 FM291000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250 FM291900 16013KT P6SM SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 55T
- City
- Panhandle
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,475 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.2142, -101.4108
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KAMA
- TAF
- Nearest KAMA
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 10m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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55T weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 55T?+
55T has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 55T come from?+
Eagles Aerodrome does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KAMA, about 15 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 55T can differ.
Does 55T have a TAF?+
Yes — the KAMA TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 55T broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 55T does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 55T from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Eagles Aerodrome (55T)
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