Jackson County Airport (K26R) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Jackson County Airport in Edna, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KVCT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Jackson County Airport (K26R) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Edna, TX at 61 ft. K26R has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KVCT, about 20 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (14, 32) — longest 3,393 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KVCT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KVCT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KVCT, 19.8 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KVCT 290351Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 26/24 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02610239
What changed at KVCT (nearest station)?
Since the 0251Z (9:51 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0251Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for K26R
Based on the nearest station (KVCT), K26R is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 61 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 K26R. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 3,393 ft | ASPH-G | 8 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 32 | 3,393 ft | ASPH-G | 8 kt tail | 1 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 7→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
K26R weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Jackson County Airport in Edna, 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 K26R 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at K26R
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KVCT reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 97%
- 32
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KVCT 282320Z 2900/2924 18012G20KT P6SM FEW030 FM290200 15010KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 2909/2913 4SM BR SCT020 FM291500 19013KT P6SM SCT250 FM292300 16015KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 26R
- City
- Edna
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 61 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.0010, -96.5820
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,393 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KVCT
- TAF
- Nearest KVCT
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 33m
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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
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RC flying fields nearby
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- Victoria Radio Control Flyers - Plantation Dr — Edna, TX · 4 mi
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K26R weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K26R?+
K26R has 2 runways — 14, 32; the longest is 3,393 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K26R come from?+
Jackson County Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KVCT, about 20 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K26R can differ.
Does K26R have a TAF?+
Yes — the KVCT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K26R broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K26R does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K26R from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Jackson County Airport (K26R)
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