Bagdad Airport (KE51) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Bagdad Airport in Bagdad, AZ, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPRC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Bagdad Airport (KE51) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Bagdad, AZ at 4,183 ft. KE51 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPRC, about 37 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (05, 23) — longest 4,575 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. CTAF is 122.9. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPRC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPRC, 37.3 nm away.
Wind from the west (260°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 30.10 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KPRC 290553Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02440133 10306 20244 50006
What changed at KPRC (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (9:53 PM MST) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KE51
Based on the nearest station (KPRC), KE51 is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,100 ft (field elevation 4,183 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 KE51. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 4,575 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 05 | 4,575 ft | ASP | 5 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 22 h: wind 3→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KE51 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bagdad Airport in Bagdad, AZ: 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 KE51 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 KE51
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CDC UA /OV PGS260030/TM 0210/FL180/TP B39M/TB MOD OCNL 180-200/RM DURD AWC-WEB
CDC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PGS260030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD OCNL 180-200Turbulence: moderate occasional 18,000–20,000 ft.RM DURD AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KE51
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPRC reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 81%
- 05
- 19%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM MST)
TAF KPRC 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM291800 23010G18KT P6SM SCT070 PROB30 2919/2922 VRB15G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN060CB FM300130 VRB04KT P6SM FEW080
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- IATA
- BGT
- FAA LID
- E51
- City
- Bagdad
- State
- Arizona
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,183 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.5928, -113.1720
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,575 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPRC
- TAF
- Nearest KPRC
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
- Next sunset
- 19h 45m
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Nearby airports
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KE51 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KE51?+
KE51 has 2 runways — 05, 23; the longest is 4,575 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KE51 come from?+
Bagdad Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPRC, about 37 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KE51 can differ.
Does KE51 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPRC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KE51 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KE51 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KE51 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bagdad Airport (KE51)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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