New Century AirCenter Airport (KIXD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for New Century AirCenter Airport in New Century, KS, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
New Century AirCenter Airport (KIXD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around New Century, KS at 1,087 ft. KIXD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 18, 22, 36) — longest 7,339 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KIXD 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KIXD 290153Z 00000KT 10SM OVC110 28/24 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02780244
What changed at KIXD?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 5 to 0 kt.
- A ceiling formed at 11,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KIXD
KIXD is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,950 ft (field elevation 1,087 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 KIXD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 5,132 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 18 | 7,339 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 22 | 5,132 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 36 | 7,339 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
KIXD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around New Century AirCenter Airport in New Century, KS: 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 KIXD 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 KIXD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MCI UA /OV MCI190020/TM 2352/FL120/TP B737/TB LGT 120-160/RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CW
MCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MCI190020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL120Altitude: 12,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 120-160Turbulence: light 12,000–16,000 ft.RM DURC ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV KFSK-SGF /TM 2300 /FL055 /TP AA1 /TB NEG BLO 055 /RM DURC
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KFSK-SGFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2300Reported at 23:00 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP AA1Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 055Turbulence: none reported blo 055.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KIXD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KIXD reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 54%
- 04
- 18%
- 36
- 18%
- 22
- 10%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KIXD 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB05KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2909/2915 6SM -SHRA BKN050 FM291500 11009KT P6SM BKN120
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KIXD
- IATA
- JCI
- FAA LID
- IXD
- City
- New Century
- State
- Kansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,087 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.8309, -94.8903
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,339 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.325 MHz
- CTAF
- 133 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 29m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Kansas Soaring Society - Myers Turf Farm — Bucyrus, KS · 9 mi
- Shawnee Mission Radio Control Club - Barkley Dr — Lenexa, KS · 11 mi
- 95th Street Group - Kaw Valley Aerodrome — De Soto, KS · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KIXD reported VFR conditions during about 81.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 274 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.3 kt, calm 5.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.5 | 13.7 | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 76.0 | 13.9 | 5.7 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 74.8 | 15.5 | 6.6 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 81.3 | 11.8 | 4.9 | 2.0 |
| May | 82.4 | 11.3 | 4.5 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 92.4 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 92.9 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 91.2 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 87.9 | 6.8 | 3.6 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 83.3 | 10.1 | 4.3 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 81.2 | 10.9 | 5.3 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 68.9 | 16.4 | 8.7 | 5.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.0 kt |
| Feb | 9.3 kt |
| Mar | 9.9 kt |
| Apr | 9.9 kt |
| May | 8.0 kt |
| Jun | 7.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 6.6 kt |
| Sep | 6.9 kt |
| Oct | 8.2 kt |
| Nov | 8.7 kt |
| Dec | 8.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KIXD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for New Century AirCenter Airport in New Century, KS shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KIXD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KIXD?+
KIXD has 4 runways — 04, 18, 22, 36; the longest is 7,339 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KIXD report its own weather?+
Yes — New Century AirCenter Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KIXD have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KIXD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KIXD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KIXD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KIXD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for New Century AirCenter Airport (KIXD) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for New Century AirCenter Airport (KIXD)
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 New Century AirCenter Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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