Carr Airport (6WA6) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Carr Airport in Pasco, WA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPSC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Carr Airport (6WA6) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Pasco, WA at 625 ft. 6WA6 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPSC, about 7 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (04, 22) — longest 3,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KPSC. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPSC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPSC, 6.7 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPSC 290553Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02110094 10339 20211 53023
What changed at KPSC (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (9:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.89 → 29.91 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 6WA6
Based on the nearest station (KPSC), 6WA6 is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 625 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 6WA6. 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 | 3,000 ft | GRAVEL | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 22 | 3,000 ft | GRAVEL | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
6WA6 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Carr Airport in Pasco, WA: 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 6WA6 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 6WA6
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPSC reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 04/22
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KPSC 290520Z 2906/3006 32009KT P6SM SKC FM291000 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 6WA6
- City
- Pasco
- State
- Washington
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 625 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.2782, -118.9584
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPSC
- TAF
- Nearest KPSC
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 40m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
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- Mid Columbia R/C Soarers - Basin Sod Farm — Pasco, WA · 10 mi
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6WA6 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 6WA6?+
6WA6 has 2 runways — 04, 22; the longest is 3,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 6WA6 come from?+
Carr Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPSC, about 7 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 6WA6 can differ.
Does 6WA6 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPSC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 6WA6 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 6WA6 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 6WA6 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Carr Airport (6WA6)
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