Brighton Van-Aire Estates Airport (CO12) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Brighton Van-Aire Estates Airport in Brighton, CO, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDEN) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Brighton Van-Aire Estates Airport (CO12) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Brighton, CO at 5,055 ft. CO12 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KDEN, about 8 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (12, 30) — longest 3,681 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KDEN. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KDEN, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDEN, 7.5 nm away.
Wind from the east-southeast (120°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, scattered clouds at 14,000 ft, overcast at 20,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.12 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 20,000 ft.
METAR KDEN 290353Z 12010KT 10SM FEW110 SCT140 OVC200 22/16 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02170161
What changed at KDEN (nearest station)?
Since the 0253Z (8:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.09 → 30.12 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for CO12
Based on the nearest station (KDEN), CO12 is currently VFR with winds from 120° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 20,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 30, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,800 ft (field elevation 5,055 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 CO12. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12FAV | 3,681 ft | ASPH | 10 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 30 | 3,681 ft | ASPH | 4 kt tail | 9 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 0→10 kt, ceiling 22,000 ft → 20,000 ft.
CO12 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Brighton Van-Aire Estates Airport in Brighton, CO: 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 CO12 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 CO12
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DEN UA /OV 35 NW DEN/TM 0402/FL170/TP B737/TB MOD CHOP
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 35 NW DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0402Reported at 04:02 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0327/FL060/TP BCS3/TB NEG/RM DURD RY16L DEN
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0327Reported at 03:27 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURD RY16L DENRemarks.Show raw report
LIC UA /OV TXC220008 /TM 0241 /FL095 /TP PA44 /WX FV16SM /WV 27010KT /TB NEG /RM LTG NE-E
LIC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TXC220008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0241Reported at 02:41 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP PA44Aircraft type reporting.WX FV16SMWeather and flight visibility observed.WV 27010KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM LTG NE-ERemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN350005/TM 0224/FL070/TP B737/TB NEG
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DEN350005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0224Reported at 02:24 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0127/FL060/TP E75L/TB NEG/RM DURD RY16R DEN
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0127Reported at 01:27 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURD RY16R DENRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV PUB040005/TM 0122/FL080/TP BE99/TB NEG
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUB040005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0122Reported at 01:22 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 30E/TM 0111/FLDURC/TP SW4/TB NEG BLO 160/IC NEG/RM VMC BLO 160
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 30ELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP SW4Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 160Turbulence: none reported blo 160.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM VMC BLO 160Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 15NW/TM 0042/FL150/TP B38M/TB SMOOTH/RM SFC-150
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15NWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.RM SFC-150Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at CO12
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KDEN reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 31 kt, the lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 12
- 76%
- 30
- 24%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0255Z (8:55 PM MDT)
TAF KDEN 290255Z 2903/3006 12013KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN140 FM290700 19010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN140 FM291100 25007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN140 FM291600 05009KT P6SM FEW100 BKN120 FM292000 09012KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120 TEMPO 2921/2924 VRB25G40KT 4SM TSRA BKN070CB FM300000 16011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 3000/3005 -SHRA BKN080
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near CO12
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near CO12.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- CO12
- City
- Brighton
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,055 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.9835, -104.7046
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,681 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDEN
- TAF
- Nearest KDEN
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 21h 32m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Rocky Mountain Soaring Association 1 — Commerce City, CO · 5 mi
- Miniature Aero Sportsters - 120th Ave — Brighton, CO · 7 mi
- Longmont Aircraft Modeler Assn - LAMA Field — Dacono, CO · 13 mi
CO12 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at CO12?+
CO12 has 2 runways — 12, 30; the longest is 3,681 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for CO12 come from?+
Brighton Van-Aire Estates Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDEN, about 8 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at CO12 can differ.
Does CO12 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KDEN TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does CO12 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — CO12 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for CO12 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Brighton Van-Aire Estates Airport (CO12)
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