Animas Air Park (K00C) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Animas Air Park in Durango, CO, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDRO) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Animas Air Park (K00C) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Durango, CO at 6,684 ft. K00C has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KDRO, about 6 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 5,010 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KDRO. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KDRO, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDRO, 6.3 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 9,000 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.29 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,000 ft.
METAR KDRO 290353Z AUTO 25007KT 190V270 10SM OVC090 22/13 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND 26030/0302 LTG DSNT N AND NW RAE23 TSE20 SLP151 P0001 T02170133
What changed at KDRO (nearest station)?
Since the 0326Z (9:26 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.27 → 30.29 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for K00C
Based on the nearest station (KDRO), K00C is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,650 ft (field elevation 6,684 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 K00C. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 5,010 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 01 | 5,010 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt tail | 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 5→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → 9,000 ft.
K00C weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Animas Air Park in Durango, 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 K00C 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 K00C
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ALS UA /OV ALS260040/TM 2258/FL240/TP CRJ2/TA M15/TB MOD/IC MOD RIME/RM ZDVWC-41
ALS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALS260040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.IC MOD RIMEIcing: moderate rime.RM ZDVWC-41Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K00C
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KDRO reported mostly VFR across 29 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 01
- 58%
- 19
- 42%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (5:20 PM MDT)
TAF KDRO 282320Z 2900/2924 30010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT110 FM290400 16010KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250 FM290700 03004KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250 FM291700 25008KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- IATA
- AMK
- FAA LID
- 00C
- City
- Durango
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,684 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.2032, -107.8690
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,010 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDRO
- TAF
- Nearest KDRO
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 22h 27m
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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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50–100 NM
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K00C weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K00C?+
K00C has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 5,010 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K00C come from?+
Animas Air Park does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDRO, about 6 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K00C can differ.
Does K00C have a TAF?+
Yes — the KDRO TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K00C broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K00C does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K00C from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Animas Air Park (K00C)
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