Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (KMOD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field in Modesto, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (KMOD) is a regional airport serving Modesto, CA at 97 ft. KMOD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (10L, 10R, 28L, 28R) — longest 5,904 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 KMOD 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 north-northwest (330°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 33°C (92°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMOD 290153Z 33007KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP082 T03330083
What changed at KMOD?
Since the 0053Z (5:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0053Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KMOD
KMOD is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 97 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 KMOD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28LFAV | 3,464 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 28R | 5,904 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 10L | 5,904 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 10R | 3,464 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMOD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field in Modesto, CA: 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 KMOD 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 KMOD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMOD reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 28L/28R
- 99%
- 10L/10R
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2331Z (4:31 PM PDT)
TAF KMOD 282331Z 2900/2924 33010G14KT P6SM SKC FM290300 29010KT P6SM SKC FM290500 31006KT P6SM SKC FM292000 29008KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMOD
- IATA
- MOD
- FAA LID
- MOD
- City
- Modesto
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 97 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.6258, -120.9540
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,904 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.7 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 127.7 MHz
- CTAF
- 125.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 1h 12m
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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
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.
- Turlock RC Club - Turlock Airpark — Turlock, CA · 12 mi
- Modesto RC Club - Mistlin Sports Park — Ripon, CA · 14 mi
- Modesto Vets R/C Flying Club - Crows Landing — Crows Landing, CA · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMOD reported VFR conditions during about 89.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 299 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.7 kt, calm 19.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53.8 | 24.1 | 11.4 | 10.7 |
| Feb | 80.4 | 12.9 | 4.5 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 93.8 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Apr | 96.8 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| May | 98.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 98.1 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 97.6 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 94.0 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Nov | 69.8 | 18.3 | 7.9 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 51.0 | 26.3 | 13.2 | 9.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.9 kt |
| Feb | 4.8 kt |
| Mar | 5.4 kt |
| Apr | 6.5 kt |
| May | 7.5 kt |
| Jun | 7.6 kt |
| Jul | 7.1 kt |
| Aug | 6.6 kt |
| Sep | 5.7 kt |
| Oct | 4.7 kt |
| Nov | 3.7 kt |
| Dec | 4.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMOD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field in Modesto, CA 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 ↗
KMOD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMOD?+
KMOD has 4 runways — 10L, 10R, 28L, 28R; the longest is 5,904 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMOD report its own weather?+
Yes — Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMOD have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMOD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMOD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMOD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMOD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (KMOD) 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 Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (KMOD)
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