Decatur Municipal Airport (KLUD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Decatur Municipal Airport in Decatur, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Decatur Municipal Airport (KLUD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Decatur, TX at 1,047 ft. KLUD reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (17, 35), longest 4,200 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.225. Track KLUD 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 southeast (130°) at 8 kt, gusting 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (93°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLUD 130055Z AUTO 13008G14KT 10SM CLR 34/19 A2988 RMK AO2
What changed at KLUD?
Since the 0035Z (7:35 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began, now gusting 14 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KLUD
KLUD is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 8 knots gusting 14, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,650 ft (field elevation 1,047 ft). KLUD does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAFW, about 21 nm away.
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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 KLUD. 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 | 4,200 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 5 kt left (g9) |
| 35 | 4,200 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 5 kt right (g9) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 10→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLUD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Decatur Municipal Airport in Decatur, 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 KLUD 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 KLUD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ADM UA /OV ADM020015/TM 0015/FL320/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZFW48
ADM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ADM020015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZFW48Remarks.Show raw report
F00 UA /OV BYP360015/TM 0009/FL310/TP CRJ7/TB NEG/RM ZFW42
F00 UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BYP360015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0009Reported at 00:09 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZFW42Remarks.Show raw report
ACT UA /OV ACT060013/TM 0001/FL200/TP C130/TB NEG/RM ZFW96
ACT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ACT060013Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0001Reported at 00:01 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP C130Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZFW96Remarks.Show raw report
MWL UA /OV UKW/TM 2359/FL190/TP A321/TB NEG/RM MOSTLY SMOOTH ZFW75
MWL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV UKWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2359Reported at 23:59 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM MOSTLY SMOOTH ZFW75Remarks.Show raw report
DFW UA /OV BYP015030/TM 2318/FL340/TP GA5C/TB NEG/RM ZFW42
DFW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BYP015030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2318Reported at 23:18 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP GA5CAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZFW42Remarks.Show raw report
DFW UA /OV BYP360015/TM 2306/FL190/TP E170/TB NEG/RM ZFW37
DFW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BYP360015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2306Reported at 23:06 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZFW37Remarks.Show raw report
DFW UA /OV CVE270005/TM 2302/FL370/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZFW48
DFW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVE270005Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2302Reported at 23:02 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZFW48Remarks.Show raw report
MWL UA /OV UKW/TM 2259/FL160/TP E170/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH ZFW34
MWL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV UKWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2259Reported at 22:59 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH ZFW34Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLUD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLUD reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 94%
- 35
- 6%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KLUD
- FAA LID
- LUD
- City
- Decatur
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,047 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.2546, -97.5806
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KAFW
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.225 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 30m
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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
9 airports+3 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.
- Texas Wing RC Flying Club - Morris Dido Newark Rd , Fort Worth, TX · 19 mi
- North Texas Aeromodelers - Windsor Dr , Denton, TX · 25 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KLUD
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLUD reported VFR conditions during about 82.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 283 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 10.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.0 | 9.8 | 4.8 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 72.4 | 13.4 | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Mar | 78.9 | 11.8 | 5.0 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 78.8 | 13.5 | 4.7 | 3.0 |
| May | 80.2 | 12.5 | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 90.9 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Jul | 94.5 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 93.8 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Sep | 88.0 | 6.7 | 3.4 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 84.0 | 8.1 | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 81.2 | 9.6 | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 75.4 | 11.9 | 5.7 | 6.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.1 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 8.6 kt |
| Apr | 8.4 kt |
| May | 7.6 kt |
| Jun | 7.2 kt |
| Jul | 6.4 kt |
| Aug | 6.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.5 kt |
| Oct | 6.6 kt |
| Nov | 6.8 kt |
| Dec | 6.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLUD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLUD?+
KLUD has 2 runways: 17, 35; the longest is 4,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLUD report its own weather?+
Yes. Decatur Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLUD have a TAF?+
No. KLUD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KAFW, about 21 nm away.
Does KLUD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KLUD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLUD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Decatur Municipal Airport (KLUD)
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