Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Childress Municipal Airport in Childress, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS) is a regional airport serving Childress, TX at 1,954 ft. KCDS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (04, 13, 17, 22) — longest 5,949 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.125. Track KCDS 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 south-southeast (150°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCDS 290353Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP076 T03170139
What changed at KCDS?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.83 → 29.86 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KCDS
KCDS is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,500 ft (field elevation 1,954 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 KCDS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 5,949 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 22 | 4,425 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 04 | 4,425 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 35 | 5,949 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 3 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 7→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCDS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Childress Municipal Airport in Childress, 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 KCDS 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 KCDS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCDS reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 17
- 73%
- 22
- 13%
- 04
- 11%
- 35
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KCDS 282320Z 2900/2924 17009KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCDS
- IATA
- CDS
- FAA LID
- CDS
- City
- Childress
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,954 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.4338, -100.2880
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,949 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 4m
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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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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCDS reported VFR conditions during about 89.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 312 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.0 kt, calm 4.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.3 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 83.3 | 9.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 87.6 | 7.5 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 87.0 | 8.1 | 3.1 | 1.8 |
| May | 87.6 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 94.2 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 97.0 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 96.1 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 92.0 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 90.6 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 89.3 | 6.2 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 84.9 | 7.9 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.9 kt |
| Feb | 9.5 kt |
| Mar | 10.3 kt |
| Apr | 11.1 kt |
| May | 9.9 kt |
| Jun | 9.9 kt |
| Jul | 8.1 kt |
| Aug | 7.3 kt |
| Sep | 7.4 kt |
| Oct | 8.4 kt |
| Nov | 8.6 kt |
| Dec | 8.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCDS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCDS?+
KCDS has 6 runways — 04, 13, 17, 22, 31, 35; the longest is 5,949 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCDS report its own weather?+
Yes — Childress Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCDS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCDS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCDS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCDS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Childress Municipal Airport (KCDS)
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