Laredo International Airport (KLRD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Laredo International Airport in Laredo, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Laredo International Airport (KLRD) is a regional airport serving Laredo, TX at 508 ft. KLRD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (14, 18L, 18R, 32) — longest 8,743 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 KLRD 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 east-southeast (120°) at 15 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 36°C (96°F), altimeter 29.75 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLRD 290156Z 12015G19KT 10SM CLR 36/20 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP070 T03560200
What changed at KLRD?
Since the 0056Z (7:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 19 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KLRD
KLRD is currently VFR with winds from 120° at 15 knots gusting 19, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18L, about 13 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,300 ft (field elevation 508 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 KLRD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 5,927 ft | CON | 13 kt head | 7 kt left (g9) |
| 18L | 8,236 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 13 kt left (g17) |
| 18R | 8,743 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 13 kt left (g17) |
| 36L | 8,743 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 13 kt right (g17) |
| 36R | 8,236 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 13 kt right (g17) |
| 32 | 5,927 ft | CON | 13 kt tail | 7 kt right (g9) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 15→15 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLRD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Laredo International Airport in Laredo, 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 KLRD 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 KLRD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLRD reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 92%
- 18L/18R
- 7%
- 36L/36R
- 1%
- 32
- 0%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KLRD 282320Z 2900/2924 12013KT P6SM SCT080 FM290900 14010KT P6SM FEW020 FM291600 15015G23KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLRD
- IATA
- LRD
- FAA LID
- LRD
- City
- Laredo
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 508 ft
- Coordinates
- 27.5438, -99.4616
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,743 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125.775 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.1 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
3 airports25–50 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.
- RC Modelers of Laredo, Pinto Valle Rd. — Laredo, TX · 16 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLRD reported VFR conditions during about 83.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 290 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.7 kt, calm 6.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.1 | 13.0 | 7.0 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 72.9 | 15.1 | 7.4 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 77.6 | 17.1 | 3.6 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 18.1 | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| May | 82.2 | 16.5 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 90.9 | 8.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 93.2 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 96.6 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 89.5 | 7.5 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 86.7 | 9.9 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 80.1 | 13.2 | 4.4 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 71.1 | 15.7 | 7.4 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.2 kt |
| Feb | 8.0 kt |
| Mar | 9.4 kt |
| Apr | 10.1 kt |
| May | 10.3 kt |
| Jun | 10.6 kt |
| Jul | 10.4 kt |
| Aug | 9.4 kt |
| Sep | 7.3 kt |
| Oct | 7.6 kt |
| Nov | 7.2 kt |
| Dec | 6.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLRD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Laredo International Airport in Laredo, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KLRD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLRD?+
KLRD has 6 runways — 14, 18L, 18R, 32, 36L, 36R; the longest is 8,743 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLRD report its own weather?+
Yes — Laredo International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLRD have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLRD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLRD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLRD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLRD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Laredo International Airport (KLRD) 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 Laredo International Airport (KLRD)
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