Conchas Lake Airport (KE89) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Conchas Lake Airport in Conchas Dam, NM, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KTCC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Conchas Lake Airport (KE89) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Conchas Dam, NM at 4,230 ft. KE89 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KTCC, about 30 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 4,790 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 KTCC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KTCC, 30.4 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTCC 290453Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM FEW110 29/07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP068 T02940072 $
What changed at KTCC (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (9:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.95 → 29.97 inHg.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when KE89's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for KE89
Based on the nearest station (KTCC), KE89 is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,900 ft (field elevation 4,230 ft). KE89 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCVS, about 73 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get KE89 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KE89 in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KE89 free on TelegramRunway 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 KE89. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 4,790 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 27 | 4,790 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 8 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KE89 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Conchas Lake Airport in Conchas Dam, NM: 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 KE89 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 KE89
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
RTN UA /OV CIM090020/TM 0200/FL310/TP FA50/TB OCNL LT MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
RTN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CIM090020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP FA50Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LT MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional lt moderate chop.RM ZAB FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KE89
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KTCC reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 09
- 52%
- 27
- 48%
Get free ATIS alerts for KE89
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near KE89 (Conchas Lake Airport) — alerts read from KTCC, the station this page uses.
Track KE89 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- E89
- City
- Conchas Dam
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,230 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.3679, -104.1809
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,790 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KTCC
- TAF
- Nearest KCVS
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 20h 32m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KE89's live status on your website — free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
KE89 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KE89?+
KE89 has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 4,790 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KE89 come from?+
Conchas Lake Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KTCC, about 30 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KE89 can differ.
Does KE89 have a TAF?+
No — KE89 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCVS, about 73 nm away.
Does KE89 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KE89 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KE89 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Conchas Lake Airport (KE89)
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 Conchas Lake Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KE89 yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment KE89 drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit
How ATIS Alerts works · All US airports · New Mexico airports