Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip (73CL) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip in Hayfield, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KTRM): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip (73CL) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Hayfield, CA at 1,335 ft. 73CL has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KTRM, about 26 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (04, 22), longest 2,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KTRM. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KTRM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KTRM, 26.4 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (040°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTRM 130852Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP075 T02780189 50000
What changed at KTRM (nearest station)?
Since the 0752Z (12:52 AM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0752Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 73CL
Based on the nearest station (KTRM), 73CL is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 3 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 3,400 ft (field elevation 1,335 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 73CL. 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 | 2,000 ft | ASPH | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 22 | 2,000 ft | ASPH | 2 kt head | 2 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 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
73CL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip in Hayfield, CA: 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 73CL is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 73CL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KTRM reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
- 04/22
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KTRM 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM131800 15008KT P6SM SKC FM140200 34013G21KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 73CL
- City
- Hayfield
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,335 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.6981, -115.6382
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KTRM
- TAF
- Nearest KTRM
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 16h 14m
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Nearby airports
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73CL weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 73CL?+
73CL has 2 runways: 04, 22; the longest is 2,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 73CL come from?+
Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KTRM, about 26 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 73CL can differ.
Does 73CL have a TAF?+
Yes. The KTRM TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 73CL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 73CL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 73CL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Julian Hinds Pump Plant Airstrip (73CL)
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