Slaton Municipal Airport (KF49) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Slaton Municipal Airport in Slaton, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KLBB) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Slaton Municipal Airport (KF49) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Slaton, TX at 3,123 ft. KF49 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KLBB, about 14 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 4,244 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KLBB. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KLBB, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KLBB, 13.5 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLBB 290253Z 14008KT 10SM FEW250 31/12 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP070 T03060122 53003
What changed at KLBB (nearest station)?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KF49
Based on the nearest station (KLBB), KF49 is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,750 ft (field elevation 3,123 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 KF49. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 4,244 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 36 | 4,244 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 6 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 6→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KF49 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Slaton Municipal Airport in Slaton, 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 KF49 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 KF49
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KLBB reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 18
- 91%
- 36
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KLBB 282320Z 2900/2924 15010KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- F49
- City
- Slaton
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,123 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.4848, -101.6610
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,244 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KLBB
- TAF
- Nearest KLBB
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 57m
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KF49 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KF49?+
KF49 has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 4,244 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KF49 come from?+
Slaton Municipal Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KLBB, about 14 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KF49 can differ.
Does KF49 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KLBB TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KF49 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KF49 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KF49 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Slaton Municipal Airport (KF49)
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