Thomas P Stafford Airport (KOJA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Thomas P Stafford Airport in Weatherford, OK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Thomas P Stafford Airport (KOJA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Weatherford, OK at 1,605 ft. KOJA reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 5,100 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.575. Track KOJA 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 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 33°C (91°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOJA 290150Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A2983 RMK AO2 T03300169
What changed at KOJA?
Since the 0130Z (8:30 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0130Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KOJA
KOJA is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,250 ft (field elevation 1,605 ft). KOJA does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KOKC, about 53 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 KOJA. 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 | 5,100 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 35 | 5,100 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 6→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KOJA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Thomas P Stafford Airport in Weatherford, OK: 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 KOJA 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 KOJA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOJA reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 93%
- 35
- 7%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KOJA
- FAA LID
- OJA
- City
- Weatherford
- State
- Oklahoma
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,605 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.5448, -98.6685
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,100 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KOKC
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.575 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 37m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Weatherford RC Flyers - E 1070 Rd — Weatherford, OK · 7 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOJA reported VFR conditions during about 85.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 300 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.2 kt, calm 12.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82.5 | 9.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 77.5 | 10.3 | 6.7 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 82.0 | 10.6 | 4.8 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 82.3 | 10.8 | 4.8 | 2.1 |
| May | 83.4 | 10.5 | 3.9 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 93.8 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 95.6 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 94.0 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| Sep | 88.9 | 6.8 | 3.3 | 1.0 |
| Oct | 87.3 | 6.8 | 3.8 | 2.1 |
| Nov | 84.8 | 8.0 | 4.4 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 79.3 | 10.0 | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.0 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.5 kt |
| Apr | 10.1 kt |
| May | 8.8 kt |
| Jun | 8.9 kt |
| Jul | 7.2 kt |
| Aug | 6.9 kt |
| Sep | 7.0 kt |
| Oct | 7.9 kt |
| Nov | 8.0 kt |
| Dec | 7.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOJA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOJA?+
KOJA has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 5,100 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOJA report its own weather?+
Yes — Thomas P Stafford Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOJA have a TAF?+
No — KOJA does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KOKC, about 53 nm away.
Does KOJA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOJA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOJA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Thomas P Stafford Airport (KOJA)
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