Kimble County Airport (KJCT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Kimble County Airport in Junction, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Kimble County Airport (KJCT) is a regional airport serving Junction, TX at 1,749 ft. KJCT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 17, 26, 35) — longest 5,004 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.275. Track KJCT 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 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJCT 290151Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 31/22 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP075 T03060217
What changed at KJCT?
Since the 0051Z (7:51 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for KJCT
KJCT is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,100 ft (field elevation 1,749 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 KJCT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 5,004 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 08 | 2,255 ft | GRS | 4 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 26 | 2,255 ft | GRS | 4 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 35 | 5,004 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KJCT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kimble County Airport in Junction, 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 KJCT 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 KJCT
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GRK UA /OV AGJ270005/TM 2345/FL290/TP B772/TB MOD CHOP FL290/RM ZHU
GRK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AGJ270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2345Reported at 23:45 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP B772Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP FL290Turbulence: moderate chop fl290.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KJCT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KJCT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 73%
- 08
- 24%
- 35
- 2%
- 26
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2347Z (6:47 PM CDT)
TAF KJCT 282347Z 2900/2924 16009KT P6SM FEW250 FM291900 16007G14KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KJCT
- IATA
- JCT
- FAA LID
- JCT
- City
- Junction
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,749 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.5113, -99.7635
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,004 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.275 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
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KJCT reported VFR conditions during about 82.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 294 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.9 kt, calm 20.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.9 | 14.4 | 5.0 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 72.8 | 18.0 | 7.1 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 75.1 | 20.3 | 3.3 | 1.2 |
| Apr | 76.3 | 20.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| May | 77.5 | 19.9 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 89.3 | 9.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 92.1 | 7.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 95.5 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 87.4 | 9.8 | 2.4 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 84.7 | 12.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| Nov | 77.3 | 18.1 | 3.4 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 73.8 | 18.5 | 5.3 | 2.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.3 kt |
| Feb | 6.2 kt |
| Mar | 6.7 kt |
| Apr | 7.3 kt |
| May | 7.0 kt |
| Jun | 6.9 kt |
| Jul | 5.9 kt |
| Aug | 5.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.7 kt |
| Oct | 5.1 kt |
| Nov | 5.1 kt |
| Dec | 5.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KJCT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KJCT?+
KJCT has 4 runways — 08, 17, 26, 35; the longest is 5,004 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KJCT report its own weather?+
Yes — Kimble County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KJCT have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KJCT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KJCT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KJCT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Kimble County Airport (KJCT)
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