JL Bar Ranch (9TE2) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near JL Bar Ranch in Sonora, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KSOA) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
JL Bar Ranch (9TE2) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sonora, TX at 2,344 ft. 9TE2 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KSOA, about 11 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (14, 32) — longest 5,301 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KSOA. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KSOA, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KSOA, 10.6 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KSOA 290255Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 29/20 A2993 RMK AO2
What changed at KSOA (nearest station)?
Since the 0235Z (9:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0235Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 9TE2
Based on the nearest station (KSOA), 9TE2 is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,550 ft (field elevation 2,344 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 9TE2. 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 | 5,301 ft | Asphalt | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 32 | 5,301 ft | Asphalt | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
9TE2 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around JL Bar Ranch in Sonora, 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 9TE2 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 9TE2
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KSOA reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14/32
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2347Z (6:47 PM CDT)
TAF KSOA 282347Z 2900/2924 16009KT P6SM SKC FM291800 17007G18KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 9TE2
- City
- Sonora
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,344 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.5687, -100.4445
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,301 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KSOA
- TAF
- Nearest KSOA
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 39m
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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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9TE2 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 9TE2?+
9TE2 has 2 runways — 14, 32; the longest is 5,301 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 9TE2 come from?+
JL Bar Ranch does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KSOA, about 11 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 9TE2 can differ.
Does 9TE2 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KSOA TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 9TE2 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 9TE2 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 9TE2 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for JL Bar Ranch (9TE2)
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