Wisky Ranch/Chevlon Airport (6AZ2) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Wisky Ranch/Chevlon Airport in Heber, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KINW) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Wisky Ranch/Chevlon Airport (6AZ2) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Heber, AZ at 6,172 ft. 6AZ2 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KINW, about 25 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (09, 18, 27, 36) — longest 5,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KINW. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KINW, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KINW, 24.8 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 10 kt, gusting 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KINW 290256Z AUTO 30010G15KT 10SM FEW110 29/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP091 T02890128 55002
What changed at KINW (nearest station)?
Since the 0156Z (6:56 PM MST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind swung from 160° to 300° — a 140° shift that can change the favored runway.
- Gusts began — now gusting 15 kt.
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Current pilot readout for 6AZ2
Based on the nearest station (KINW), 6AZ2 is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 10 knots gusting 15, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 9,150 ft (field elevation 6,172 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 6AZ2. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 3,400 ft | DIRT | 5 kt head | 9 kt left (g13) |
| 18 | 5,000 ft | DIRT | 5 kt head | 9 kt left (g13) |
| 27 | 3,400 ft | DIRT | 5 kt head | 9 kt left (g13) |
| 36 | 5,000 ft | DIRT | 5 kt head | 9 kt left (g13) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
6AZ2 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Wisky Ranch/Chevlon Airport in Heber, AZ: 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 6AZ2 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 6AZ2
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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INW UA /OV INW070070/TM 0142/FL450/TP A321/SK TOP FL450/IC NEG TURB/RM ZAB FDCS
INW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV INW070070Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0142Reported at 01:42 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP FL450Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.IC NEG TURBIcing: none reported turb.RM ZAB FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 6AZ2
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KINW reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 39 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
- 09/18/27/36
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM MST)
TAF KINW 282320Z 2900/2924 26011G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 PROB30 2901/2903 VRB15G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB FM290300 24014KT P6SM SCT080 FM290900 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 FM291900 VRB03KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB PROB30 2920/2924 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA OVC070CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 6AZ2
- City
- Heber
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,172 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.6168, -110.6280
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KINW
- TAF
- Nearest KINW
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Next sunset
- 22h 35m
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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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6AZ2 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 6AZ2?+
6AZ2 has 4 runways — 09, 18, 27, 36; 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 6AZ2 come from?+
Wisky Ranch/Chevlon Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KINW, about 25 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 6AZ2 can differ.
Does 6AZ2 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KINW TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 6AZ2 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 6AZ2 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 6AZ2 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Wisky Ranch/Chevlon Airport (6AZ2)
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