Harmony Field (6XS9) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Harmony Field in Elmendorf, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSSF) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Harmony Field (6XS9) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Elmendorf, TX at 570 ft. 6XS9 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSSF, about 5 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (14, 32) — longest 1,700 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSSF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSSF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSSF, 5.4 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSSF 290253Z AUTO 13012KT 10SM CLR 29/23 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP087 T02940228 53013 $
Current pilot readout for 6XS9
Based on the nearest station (KSSF), 6XS9 is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 570 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 6XS9. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 1,700 ft | TURF | 8 kt tail | 9 kt right |
| 32 | 1,700 ft | TURF | 8 kt tail | 9 kt right |
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6XS9 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Harmony Field in Elmendorf, 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 6XS9 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 6XS9
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
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Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14/32
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0236Z (9:36 PM CDT)
TAF KSSF 290236Z 2903/2924 13015KT P6SM SKC FM290500 14010KT P6SM FEW020 FM290900 14006KT P6SM BKN015 FM291600 17008KT P6SM SCT035 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 6XS9
- City
- Elmendorf
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 570 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.2961, -98.3795
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,700 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSSF
- TAF
- Nearest KSSF
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 28m
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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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25–50 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- San Antonio Radio Control Club - Midlake Airport — Elmendorf, TX · 3 mi
- River City Radio Control 1 — Schertz, TX · 14 mi
- HOTSS - Heart of Texas Soaring Society HOTSS - Cibolo Seawillow Airpark — La Vernia, TX · 17 mi
6XS9 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 6XS9?+
6XS9 has 2 runways — 14, 32; the longest is 1,700 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 6XS9 come from?+
Harmony Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSSF, about 5 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 6XS9 can differ.
Does 6XS9 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSSF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 6XS9 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 6XS9 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 6XS9 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Harmony Field (6XS9)
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