Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (KLBX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport in Angleton, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (KLBX) is a regional airport serving Angleton, TX at 25 ft. KLBX reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (17, 35), longest 7,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.925. Track KLBX 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-southwest (210°) at 12 kt, gusting 21 kt, visibility 3/4 statute mile, scattered clouds at 1,700 ft, broken clouds at 2,900 ft, overcast at 5,500 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 2,900 ft.
SPECI KLBX 061815Z AUTO 21012G21KT 3/4SM +TSRA SCT017 BKN029 OVC055 26/23 A2997 RMK AO2 RAB11 TSB12 PRESRR P0022 T02610228
Current pilot readout for KLBX
KLBX is currently LIFR with winds from 210° at 12 knots gusting 21, visibility 3/4 statute mile, and a 2,900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 ft (field elevation 25 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ 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 KLBX weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KLBX 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 KLBX free on TelegramStaying over at KLBX
For pilots and crews overnighting at Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (KLBX).
Nearby Pilot Hotel Deals
Well-reviewed places under $500 a night near KLBX (LJN); drag to explore or tap a pin for the rate.
Affiliate disclosure: ATIS Alerts earns a commission on hotel bookings made through this section, at no extra cost to you. Rates and availability come from Stay22's booking partners (Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo and others), not from ATIS Alerts.
Runway 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 KLBX. 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 | 7,000 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 6 kt right (g10) |
| 35 | 7,000 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 6 kt left (g10) |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
KLBX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport in Angleton, 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 KLBX is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KLBX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
IAH UA /OV IAH290005/TM 0330/FL320/TP A321/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZHU
IAH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IAH290005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0330Reported at 03:30 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZHURemarks.Show raw report
CLL UA /OV TNV180005/TM 0308/FL270/TP A321/TB INTMT LGT CHOP/RM ZHU
CLL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TNV180005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0308Reported at 03:08 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLBX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected. Check back in a few days.
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
- 17
- 96%
- 35
- 4%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KLBX 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM FEW020 FM131400 17007KT P6SM FEW025 FEW060 PROB30 1316/1322 -TSRA BKN040CB FM140200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW020 AMD NOT SKED
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Want forecast changes pushed to you? Start free on Telegram → TAF heads-ups are part of Premium · see what Premium includes
Get free ATIS alerts for KLBX
We'll message you on Telegram the moment a new METAR changes the picture at KLBX (Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport): flight category, wind, or ceiling past your minimums.
Track KLBX on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLBX
- IATA
- LJN
- FAA LID
- LBX
- City
- Angleton
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 25 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.1086, -95.4621
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.925 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 29m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KLBX'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
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Brazoria County Modelers Assn - FM 523 , Freeport, TX · 10 mi
KLBX weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLBX?+
KLBX has 2 runways: 17, 35; the longest is 7,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLBX report its own weather?+
Yes. Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLBX have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLBX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KLBX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLBX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (KLBX)
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 Texas Gulf Coast Regional 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 KLBX 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 KLBX 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.
No D-ATIS at this airport, showing METAR.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit