Hendricks Field At West Creek Ranch Airport (63CO) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Hendricks Field At West Creek Ranch Airport in Gateway, CO, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KGJT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Hendricks Field At West Creek Ranch Airport (63CO) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Gateway, CO at 4,820 ft. 63CO has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KGJT, about 32 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (04, 22) — longest 2,673 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KGJT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KGJT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGJT, 31.7 nm away.
Wind from the east-northeast (070°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGJT 290653Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP089 T02780122 403830233
What changed at KGJT (nearest station)?
Since the 0604Z (12:04 AM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind shifted from 130° to 070° (60°).
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- The 10,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.07 → 30.05 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 63CO
Based on the nearest station (KGJT), 63CO is currently VFR with winds from 070° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,350 ft (field elevation 4,820 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 63CO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 2,673 ft | TURF-F | 3 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 22 | 2,673 ft | TURF-F | 3 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 13→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
63CO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hendricks Field At West Creek Ranch Airport in Gateway, CO: 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 63CO 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 63CO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GJT UA /OV JNC304033/TM 0319/FL180/TP CRJ7/SK SKC/TB LGT BLO 230/RM DURD ZDVWC-11
GJT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JNC304033Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0319Reported at 03:19 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT BLO 230Turbulence: light blo 230.RM DURD ZDVWC-11Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 63CO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KGJT reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 30 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 04/22
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0531Z (11:31 PM MDT)
TAF KGJT 290531Z 2906/3006 10012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 TEMPO 2906/2907 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN100CB FM291200 13008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 FM291800 26008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 PROB30 2919/2922 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN100CB FM292200 29012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 PROB30 2922/3002 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN100CB FM300200 10005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 63CO
- City
- Gateway
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,820 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.7055, -108.9370
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,673 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KGJT
- TAF
- Nearest KGJT
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 19h 30m
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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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63CO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 63CO?+
63CO has 2 runways — 04, 22; the longest is 2,673 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 63CO come from?+
Hendricks Field At West Creek Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KGJT, about 32 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 63CO can differ.
Does 63CO have a TAF?+
Yes — the KGJT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 63CO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 63CO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 63CO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Hendricks Field At West Creek Ranch Airport (63CO)
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