Odessa Schlemeyer Field (KODO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Odessa Schlemeyer Field in Odessa, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Odessa Schlemeyer Field (KODO) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Odessa, TX at 3,004 ft. KODO reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (02, 11, 16, 20) — longest 6,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.275. Track KODO 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 14 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 34°C (93°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KODO 290153Z AUTO 15014G19KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP063 T03390128 $
What changed at KODO?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) 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 KODO
KODO is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 14 knots gusting 19, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,050 ft (field elevation 3,004 ft). KODO does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KMAF, about 10 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 KODO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 5,003 ft | ASP | 14 kt head | 4 kt left (g5) |
| 11 | 6,200 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 7 kt right (g9) |
| 20 | 5,703 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 12 kt left (g16) |
| 02 | 5,703 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 12 kt right (g16) |
| 29 | 6,200 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 7 kt left (g9) |
| 34 | 5,003 ft | ASP | 14 kt tail | 4 kt right (g5) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 16→14 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KODO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Odessa Schlemeyer Field in Odessa, 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 KODO 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 KODO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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MAF UA /OV KMAF/TM 2124/FL034/TP CRJ7/RM LLWS +10KT SHORT FINAL
MAF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KMAFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2124Reported at 21:24 UTC.FL034Altitude: 3,400 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +10KT SHORT FINALRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KODO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KODO reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 16
- 56%
- 11
- 29%
- 20
- 11%
- 02
- 4%
- 29
- 0%
- 34
- 0%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KODO
- IATA
- ODT
- FAA LID
- ODO
- City
- Odessa
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,004 ft
- Coordinates
- 31.9206, -102.3870
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMAF
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 45m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 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.
- Permian Basin Model Aircraft Club - South Dixie Blvd. — Odessa, TX · 8 mi
- Midland Army Air Field Museum Hangar — Midland, TX · 10 mi
- Hi-Sky RC Club - CR 150 E — Midland, TX · 20 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KODO reported VFR conditions during about 90.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 317 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.2 kt, calm 4.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87.7 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 85.3 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 89.0 | 6.3 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 89.5 | 7.7 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| May | 89.7 | 7.9 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 95.7 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 95.7 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 97.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 89.4 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 89.8 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| Nov | 87.0 | 6.6 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 85.3 | 6.7 | 3.5 | 4.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.3 kt |
| Feb | 9.2 kt |
| Mar | 10.0 kt |
| Apr | 10.8 kt |
| May | 10.6 kt |
| Jun | 10.7 kt |
| Jul | 9.3 kt |
| Aug | 8.5 kt |
| Sep | 8.2 kt |
| Oct | 8.7 kt |
| Nov | 8.3 kt |
| Dec | 8.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KODO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KODO?+
KODO has 6 runways — 02, 11, 16, 20, 29, 34; the longest is 6,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KODO report its own weather?+
Yes — Odessa Schlemeyer Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KODO have a TAF?+
No — KODO does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMAF, about 10 nm away.
Does KODO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KODO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KODO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Odessa Schlemeyer Field (KODO)
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