Jackpot Airport/Hayden Field (K06U) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Jackpot Airport/Hayden Field in Jackpot, NV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KTWF) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Jackpot Airport/Hayden Field (K06U) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Jackpot, NV at 5,213 ft. K06U has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KTWF, about 31 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 6,180 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KTWF. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KTWF, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KTWF, 31.3 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTWF 290553Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP073 T02280067 10317 20194 53006
What changed at KTWF (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (9:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind swung from 150° to 240° — a 90° shift that can change the favored runway.
- Temperature up 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for K06U
Based on the nearest station (KTWF), K06U is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,400 ft (field elevation 5,213 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 K06U. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 6,180 ft | ASPH-E | 2 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 33 | 6,180 ft | ASPH-E | 3 kt tail | 6 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 9→7 kt, ceiling 3,700 ft → unlimited.
K06U weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Jackpot Airport/Hayden Field in Jackpot, NV: 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 K06U 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 K06U
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BYI UA /OV BYI/TM 0553/FL340/TP E75L/TB LGT-MOD /ZLC
BYI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BYILocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0553Reported at 05:53 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD /ZLCTurbulence: light to moderate /zlc.Show raw report
ENV UA /OV BVL269043/TM 0203/FL410/TP C750/TB CONS LGT /ZLC
ENV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BVL269043Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0203Reported at 02:03 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP C750Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT /ZLCTurbulence: continuous light /zlc.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K06U
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KTWF reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,900 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 15
- 56%
- 33
- 44%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KTWF 290520Z 2906/3006 22009KT 5SM FU SCT035 FM292000 36009KT 5SM FU VCSH SCT035 BKN150 TEMPO 2921/2924 VRB25G40KT -TSRA BKN120CB FM300200 14010KT 5SM FU SCT035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- IATA
- KPT
- FAA LID
- 06U
- City
- Jackpot
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,213 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.9760, -114.6580
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,180 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KTWF
- TAF
- Nearest KTWF
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 55m
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K06U weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K06U?+
K06U has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 6,180 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K06U come from?+
Jackpot Airport/Hayden Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KTWF, about 31 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K06U can differ.
Does K06U have a TAF?+
Yes — the KTWF TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K06U broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K06U does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K06U from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Jackpot Airport/Hayden Field (K06U)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Jackpot Airport/Hayden Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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