L Davis Ranch Airport (5XS8) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near L Davis Ranch Airport in Brackettville, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDLF) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
L Davis Ranch Airport (5XS8) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Brackettville, TX at 1,390 ft. 5XS8 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KDLF, about 27 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 3,150 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KDLF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KDLF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDLF, 26.7 nm away.
Wind from the east (090°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (87°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDLF 290355Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 30/21 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP063 T03040206 $
What changed at KDLF (nearest station)?
Since the 0255Z (9:55 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.74 → 29.76 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 5XS8
Based on the nearest station (KDLF), 5XS8 is currently VFR with winds from 090° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,750 ft (field elevation 1,390 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 5XS8. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 3,150 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 33 | 3,150 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 9 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→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
5XS8 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around L Davis Ranch Airport in Brackettville, 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 5XS8 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 5XS8
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KDLF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15/33
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2222Z (5:22 PM CDT)
TAF AMD KDLF 282222Z 2822/2924 14010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH2979INS WND 12010KT AFT 2902 BECMG 2913/2914 14010G18KT 9999 SCT040 QNH2984INS TX38/2822Z TN25/2912Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2822 NEXT 2910
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 5XS8
- City
- Brackettville
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,390 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.5039, -100.2959
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,150 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDLF
- TAF
- Nearest KDLF
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 49m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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5XS8 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 5XS8?+
5XS8 has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 3,150 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 5XS8 come from?+
L Davis Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDLF, about 27 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 5XS8 can differ.
Does 5XS8 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KDLF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 5XS8 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 5XS8 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 5XS8 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for L Davis Ranch Airport (5XS8)
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