Fremont County Airport (K1V6) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Fremont County Airport in Penrose, CO, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KFCS): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Fremont County Airport (K1V6) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Penrose, CO at 5,439 ft. K1V6 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KFCS, about 22 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (11, 17, 29, 35), longest 5,399 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 120.025. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KFCS, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KFCS, 22.3 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 30.17 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFCS 130155Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP168 T01990114 $
What changed at KFCS (nearest station)?
Since the 0055Z (6:55 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0055Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for K1V6
Based on the nearest station (KFCS), K1V6 is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 35, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,000 ft (field elevation 5,439 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 K1V6. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 1,800 ft | TURF-GRVL-P | 7 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 11 | 5,399 ft | ASPH-G | 4 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 35 | 1,800 ft | TURF-GRVL-P | 4 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 29 | 5,399 ft | ASPH-G | 4 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 12,000 ft → unlimited.
K1V6 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fremont County Airport in Penrose, 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 K1V6 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 K1V6
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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DEN UA /OV 50 NE/TM 0209/FL140/TP B739/TB MOD 140-110
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 50 NELocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0209Reported at 02:09 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 140-110Turbulence: moderate 14,000–11,000 ft.Show raw report
ASE UA /OV DBL138040/TM 0133/FL200/TP CRJ7/TB NEG /RM DURD HAREI STAR
ASE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DBL138040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0133Reported at 01:33 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURD HAREI STARRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN230060/TM 0131/FL230/TP A21N/TB LGT CHOP/RM SSKII STAR ZDVWC
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DEN230060Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0131Reported at 01:31 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM SSKII STAR ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0126/FL070/TP E175/TB SMOOTH
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP E175Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 220050/TM 0044/FL210/TP CRJ7/TA +05/TB MOD TURB/IC LGT RIME
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 220050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0044Reported at 00:44 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TA +05Outside air temperature, °C.TB MOD TURBTurbulence: moderate turb.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0028/FLDURD/TP B737/TB NEG BLO 100
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0028Reported at 00:28 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 100Turbulence: none reported blo 100.Show raw report
AXX UA /OV CIM340030/TM 0025/FL360/TP B739/SK TOP 380/RM ZDVWC-30
AXX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CIM340030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0025Reported at 00:25 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 380Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-30Remarks.Show raw report
ASE UA /OV ASE330002/TM 0005/FL080/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT/RM +/- 5 KTS SHORT FINAL RWY 15 NEG LLWS
ASE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ASE330002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0005Reported at 00:05 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.RM +/- 5 KTS SHORT FINAL RWY…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K1V6
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KFCS reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 31 kt, the lowest ceiling was 12,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29
- 52%
- 11
- 21%
- 17
- 15%
- 35
- 12%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2000Z (2:00 PM MDT)
TAF KFCS 112000Z 1120/1302 16012G18KT 9999 SCT120 QNH2998INS TEMPO 1122/1201 -SHRA BKN080 BECMG 1203/1204 33009KT 9999 BKN120 QNH3002INS BECMG 1216/1217 16012G18KT 9999 SCT080 QNH3014INS BECMG 1221/1222 17015G25KT 9000 -SHRA BKN090 QNH3011INS TX33/1121Z TN12/1212Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1123 NEXT 1412
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- IATA
- CNE
- FAA LID
- 1V6
- City
- Penrose
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,439 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.4297, -105.1086
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,399 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KFCS
- TAF
- Nearest KFCS
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 22h 52m
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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
6 airports50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Fremont County RC - Fremont County Airport , Florence, CO · 0 mi
- Fremont County RC - Fremont Co. RC Club Flying Site , Canon City, CO · 4 mi
- Fremont County R/C Club - CR 143 , Canon City, CO · 7 mi
K1V6 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at K1V6?+
K1V6 has 4 runways: 11, 17, 29, 35; the longest is 5,399 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K1V6 come from?+
Fremont County Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KFCS, about 22 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K1V6 can differ.
Does K1V6 have a TAF?+
Yes. The KFCS TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K1V6 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. K1V6 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K1V6 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Fremont County Airport (K1V6)
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