Diamondhead Airport (K66Y) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Diamondhead Airport in Diamondhead, MS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KGPT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Diamondhead Airport (K66Y) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Diamondhead, MS at 14 ft. K66Y has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KGPT, about 17 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 3,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KGPT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KGPT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGPT, 16.7 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGPT 290353Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02940244
Current pilot readout for K66Y
Based on the nearest station (KGPT), K66Y is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,850 ft (field elevation 14 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 K66Y. 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 | 3,800 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 36 | 3,800 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
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K66Y weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Diamondhead Airport in Diamondhead, MS: 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 K66Y 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 K66Y
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 51%
- 36
- 49%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KGPT 282320Z 2900/2924 24008KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM291700 27007KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 66Y
- City
- Diamondhead
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 14 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.3630, -89.3877
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KGPT
- TAF
- Nearest KGPT
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 6m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Mississippi Coast RC Club - County Farm Rd — Gulfport, MS · 16 mi
- South Mississippi RC Club - US 11 — Poplarville, MS · 29 mi
- Cross Flyers - Poplarville Airport — Poplarville, MS · 30 mi
K66Y weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at K66Y?+
K66Y has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 3,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for K66Y come from?+
Diamondhead Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KGPT, about 17 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at K66Y can differ.
Does K66Y have a TAF?+
Yes — the KGPT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does K66Y broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — K66Y does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K66Y from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Diamondhead Airport (K66Y)
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