Higgins-Lipscomb County Airport (K1X1) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Higgins-Lipscomb County Airport in Higgins, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KGAG) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Higgins-Lipscomb County Airport (K1X1) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Higgins, TX at 2,566 ft. K1X1 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KGAG, about 17 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 3,969 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. CTAF is 122.9. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KGAG, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGAG, 16.6 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGAG 290253Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP070 T03060128 53015
What changed at KGAG (nearest station)?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.82 → 29.84 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for K1X1
Based on the nearest station (KGAG), K1X1 is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,150 ft (field elevation 2,566 ft). K1X1 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KWWR, about 32 nm away.
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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 K1X1. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 3,969 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 36 | 3,969 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt tail | 6 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 11→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
K1X1 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Higgins-Lipscomb County Airport in Higgins, TX: 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 K1X1 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 K1X1
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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AMA UA /OV PNH040011/TM 2135/FL110/TP BE9L/TB MOD
AMA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNH040011Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2135Reported at 21:35 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP BE9LAircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at K1X1
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KGAG reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 18
- 92%
- 36
- 8%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 1X1
- City
- Higgins
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,566 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.1059, -100.0257
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,969 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KGAG
- TAF
- Nearest KWWR
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 49m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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K1X1 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K1X1?+
K1X1 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 3,969 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K1X1 come from?+
Higgins-Lipscomb County Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KGAG, about 17 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K1X1 can differ.
Does K1X1 have a TAF?+
No — K1X1 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KWWR, about 32 nm away.
Does K1X1 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K1X1 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K1X1 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Higgins-Lipscomb County Airport (K1X1)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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