Arnold Air Force Base (KAYX) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Arnold Air Force Base in Manchester, TN, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KTHA) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Arnold Air Force Base (KAYX) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Manchester, TN at 1,067 ft. KAYX has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KTHA, about 8 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 6,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KTHA, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KTHA, 7.9 nm away.
Current pilot readout for KAYX
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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 KAYX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 6,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 21 | 6,000 ft | ASP | — | — |
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KAYX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Arnold Air Force Base in Manchester, TN: 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 KAYX 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 KAYX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 21
- 74%
- 03
- 26%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KAYX
- IATA
- TUH
- FAA LID
- AYX
- City
- Manchester
- State
- Tennessee
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,067 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.3926, -86.0858
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KTHA
- TAF
- Nearest KMQY
- AWOS/ASOS
- 128.325 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 3m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
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KAYX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Arnold Air Force Base in Manchester, TN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KAYX weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAYX?+
KAYX has 2 runways — 03, 21; the longest is 6,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KAYX come from?+
Arnold Air Force Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KTHA, about 8 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KAYX can differ.
Does KAYX have a TAF?+
No — KAYX does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMQY, about 43 nm away.
Does KAYX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAYX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAYX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KAYX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Arnold Air Force Base (KAYX) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Arnold Air Force Base (KAYX)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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