Dixon Airport (K9U4) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Dixon Airport in Dixon, WY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Dixon Airport (K9U4) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Dixon, WY at 6,520 ft. K9U4 reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (06, 24), longest 7,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.425. Track K9U4 in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southeast (130°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, scattered clouds at 9,000 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 30.18 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KDWX 120915Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT060 SCT090 BKN110 12/04 A3018 RMK AO2 T01240038
Current pilot readout for K9U4
K9U4 is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,450 ft (field elevation 6,520 ft). K9U4 does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHDN, about 36 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 K9U4. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 7,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 24 | 7,000 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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K9U4 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dixon Airport in Dixon, WY: 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 K9U4 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at K9U4
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
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- 24
- 61%
- 06
- 39%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KDWX
- FAA LID
- DWX
- City
- Dixon
- State
- Wyoming
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,520 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.0383, -107.4970
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KHDN
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.425 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 14h 57m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather at KDWX
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDWX reported VFR conditions during about 92.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 306 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 19.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.4 | 12.3 | 5.6 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 85.9 | 7.8 | 4.7 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 87.8 | 7.2 | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 91.1 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| May | 94.7 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 99.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.8 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 97.9 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 93.4 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Nov | 88.5 | 7.5 | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 82.4 | 10.4 | 5.7 | 1.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.9 kt |
| Feb | 7.2 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 8.0 kt |
| May | 7.7 kt |
| Jun | 7.9 kt |
| Jul | 7.4 kt |
| Aug | 6.9 kt |
| Sep | 7.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.8 kt |
| Nov | 6.2 kt |
| Dec | 6.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
K9U4 weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at K9U4?+
K9U4 has 2 runways: 06, 24; the longest is 7,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does K9U4 report its own weather?+
Yes. Dixon Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does K9U4 have a TAF?+
No. K9U4 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHDN, about 36 nm away.
Does K9U4 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. K9U4 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for K9U4 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Dixon Airport (K9U4)
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