Coulter Field (KCFD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Coulter Field in Bryan, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Coulter Field (KCFD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Bryan, TX at 367 ft. KCFD reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (15, 17, 33, 35) — longest 4,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Track KCFD 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 (170°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (89°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCFD 290155Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 31/24 A2986 RMK AO2 T03140235
What changed at KCFD?
Since the 0135Z (8:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KCFD
KCFD is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 367 ft). KCFD does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCLL, about 8 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 KCFD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1,330 ft | GRS | 6 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 15FAV | 4,000 ft | ASPH-G | 6 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 35 | 1,330 ft | GRS | 6 kt tail | 1 kt right |
| 33 | 4,000 ft | ASPH-G | 6 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 6→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCFD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Coulter Field in Bryan, 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 KCFD 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCFD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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IAH UA /OV 17ESE IAH/TM 2222/FL060/TP A20N/WX -RA/TB LT CHOP
IAH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 17ESE IAHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2222Reported at 22:22 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB LT CHOPTurbulence: lt chop.Show raw report
DWH UA /OV 10 N DWH/TM 2159/FL083/TP C560/TB LT-OCNL TURB 055-083
DWH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 10 N DWHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2159Reported at 21:59 UTC.FL083Altitude: 8,300 ft MSL.TP C560Aircraft type reporting.TB LT-OCNL TURB 055-083Turbulence: lt-occasional turb 5,500–8,300 ft.Show raw report
HOU UA /OV 5 N HOU/TM 2132/FL042/TP C68A/SK B042 BKN
HOU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5 N HOULocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2132Reported at 21:32 UTC.FL042Altitude: 4,200 ft MSL.TP C68AAircraft type reporting.SK B042 BKNSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
IAH UA /OV DAS360008/TM 2117/FL340/TP A321/TB LGT CHOP FL340/RM ZHU
IAH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DAS360008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2117Reported at 21:17 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP FL340Turbulence: light chop fl340.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCFD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCFD reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 53%
- 15
- 41%
- 35
- 5%
- 33
- 1%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KCFD
- IATA
- CFD
- FAA LID
- CFD
- City
- Bryan
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 367 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.7157, -96.3314
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCLL
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 21m
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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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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Brazos Valley RC Modelers - Dan Gray Memorial Flying Field — Wixon Valley, TX · 3 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCFD reported VFR conditions during about 74.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 258 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 16.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.0 | 14.6 | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| Feb | 57.4 | 21.8 | 12.0 | 8.9 |
| Mar | 66.2 | 21.8 | 7.9 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 66.1 | 23.3 | 7.4 | 3.2 |
| May | 69.7 | 22.4 | 5.7 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 79.5 | 15.4 | 4.0 | 1.0 |
| Jul | 84.7 | 11.2 | 3.2 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 88.8 | 7.9 | 2.8 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 85.3 | 9.0 | 3.7 | 2.0 |
| Oct | 79.8 | 10.9 | 6.0 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 72.4 | 13.6 | 8.8 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 64.2 | 19.8 | 8.6 | 7.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.1 kt |
| Feb | 6.7 kt |
| Mar | 6.8 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 5.6 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.1 kt |
| Sep | 4.1 kt |
| Oct | 5.1 kt |
| Nov | 5.3 kt |
| Dec | 5.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCFD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCFD?+
KCFD has 4 runways — 15, 17, 33, 35; the longest is 4,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCFD report its own weather?+
Yes — Coulter Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCFD have a TAF?+
No — KCFD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCLL, about 8 nm away.
Does KCFD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCFD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCFD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Coulter Field (KCFD)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Coulter Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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