Cotulla-La Salle County Airport (KCOT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cotulla-La Salle County Airport in Cotulla, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cotulla-La Salle County Airport (KCOT) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Cotulla, TX at 474 ft. KCOT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (13, 31), longest 6,005 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 134.075. Track KCOT 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 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCOT 130653Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 28/24 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02830239
What changed at KCOT?
Since the 0553Z (12:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KCOT
KCOT is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 474 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KCOT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 6,005 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 31 | 6,005 ft | ASP | 9 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 23 h: wind 8→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCOT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cotulla-La Salle County Airport in Cotulla, 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 KCOT 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 KCOT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCOT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 29 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 13
- 100%
- 31
- 0%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KCOT 130520Z 1306/1406 13012G20KT P6SM FEW080 FM130800 13008KT P6SM FEW020 TEMPO 1311/1315 BKN020 FM131500 15010G18KT P6SM FEW070 FM132200 14016G25KT P6SM FEW090
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KCOT
- IATA
- COT
- FAA LID
- COT
- City
- Cotulla
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 474 ft
- Coordinates
- 28.4567, -99.2203
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 134.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 17h 34m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at KCOT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCOT reported VFR conditions during about 82.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 290 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.1 kt, calm 7.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.2 | 13.0 | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 71.0 | 17.6 | 6.9 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 75.6 | 17.7 | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 75.8 | 19.5 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| May | 78.5 | 18.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 89.1 | 9.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 92.1 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 95.2 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 88.6 | 8.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 85.9 | 10.3 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 79.8 | 13.9 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 71.2 | 16.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.0 kt |
| Feb | 6.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.8 kt |
| Apr | 8.2 kt |
| May | 8.5 kt |
| Jun | 8.3 kt |
| Jul | 8.1 kt |
| Aug | 7.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.1 kt |
| Oct | 6.3 kt |
| Nov | 5.8 kt |
| Dec | 5.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCOT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCOT?+
KCOT has 2 runways: 13, 31; the longest is 6,005 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCOT report its own weather?+
Yes. Cotulla-La Salle County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCOT have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCOT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCOT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCOT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Cotulla-La Salle County Airport (KCOT)
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