Perkins Prothro Cimarron Ranch Airport (5TE4) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Perkins Prothro Cimarron Ranch Airport in Kerrick, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDHT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Perkins Prothro Cimarron Ranch Airport (5TE4) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Kerrick, TX at 3,995 ft. 5TE4 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KDHT, about 30 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 4,300 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KDHT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KDHT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDHT, 30.1 nm away.
Wind from the east (090°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDHT 290253Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP065 T03170161 53009
What changed at KDHT (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 5TE4
Based on the nearest station (KDHT), 5TE4 is currently VFR with winds from 090° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,950 ft (field elevation 3,995 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 5TE4. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 4,300 ft | ASPH-F | 2 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 19 | 4,300 ft | ASPH-F | 0 kt head | 7 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 14→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
5TE4 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Perkins Prothro Cimarron Ranch Airport in Kerrick, 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 5TE4 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 5TE4
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KDHT reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
- 01
- 78%
- 19
- 22%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2331Z (6:31 PM CDT)
TAF KDHT 282331Z 2900/2924 08010KT P6SM FEW250 FM290300 05008KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2903/2908 -TSRA BKN050CB FM290800 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 FM291800 15010KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 5TE4
- City
- Kerrick
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,995 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.5084, -102.3920
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDHT
- TAF
- Nearest KDHT
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 10m
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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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5TE4 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 5TE4?+
5TE4 has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 4,300 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 5TE4 come from?+
Perkins Prothro Cimarron Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDHT, about 30 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 5TE4 can differ.
Does 5TE4 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KDHT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 5TE4 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 5TE4 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 5TE4 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Perkins Prothro Cimarron Ranch Airport (5TE4)
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