Big Springs Ranch Airport (AZ27) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Big Springs Ranch Airport in Paulden, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPRC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Big Springs Ranch Airport (AZ27) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Paulden, AZ at 4,421 ft. AZ27 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPRC, about 16 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (06, 24) — longest 4,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KPRC. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPRC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPRC, 16.4 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 30.09 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPRC 290353Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP095 T02560144
What changed at KPRC (nearest station)?
Since the 0253Z (7:53 PM MST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for AZ27
Based on the nearest station (KPRC), AZ27 is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,550 ft (field elevation 4,421 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 AZ27. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 4,200 ft | DIRT | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 24 | 4,200 ft | DIRT | 2 kt head | 5 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 7→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
AZ27 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Big Springs Ranch Airport in Paulden, 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 AZ27 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 AZ27
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CDC UA /OV PGS260030/TM 0210/FL180/TP B39M/TB MOD OCNL 180-200/RM DURD AWC-WEB
CDC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PGS260030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD OCNL 180-200Turbulence: moderate occasional 18,000–20,000 ft.RM DURD AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at AZ27
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPRC reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 06/24
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM MST)
TAF KPRC 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM FEW080 FM290200 19005KT P6SM SKC FM291300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM291900 21007KT P6SM SCT070
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- AZ27
- City
- Paulden
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,421 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.9098, -112.5327
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPRC
- TAF
- Nearest KPRC
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Next sunset
- 22h 41m
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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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AZ27 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at AZ27?+
AZ27 has 2 runways — 06, 24; the longest is 4,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for AZ27 come from?+
Big Springs Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPRC, about 16 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at AZ27 can differ.
Does AZ27 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPRC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does AZ27 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — AZ27 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for AZ27 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Big Springs Ranch Airport (AZ27)
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