Orange County Airport (KORG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Orange County Airport in Orange, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Orange County Airport (KORG) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Orange, TX at 13 ft. KORG reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 13, 22, 31) — longest 5,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.975. Track KORG 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 southwest (230°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (83°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KORG 290135Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 29/25 A2989 RMK AO2 T02850245 PWINO
What changed at KORG?
Since the 0115Z (8:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0115Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KORG
KORG is currently VFR with winds from 230° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 13 ft). KORG does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBPT, about 14 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 KORG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 5,500 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 04 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 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 5→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KORG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Orange County Airport in Orange, 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 KORG 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 KORG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BPT UA /OV BPT340010/TM 2253/FL020/TP P28A/SK FEW025/TB LGT CHOP
BPT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BPT340010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2253Reported at 22:53 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK FEW025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
IAH UA /OV 17ESE IAH/TM 2222/FL060/TP A20N/WX -RA/TB LT CHOP
IAH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 17ESE IAHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2222Reported at 22:22 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB LT CHOPTurbulence: lt chop.Show raw report
AEX UA /OV AEX135020/TM 2219/FL430/TP GLF6/TB MOD CHOP FL430/RM ZHU
AEX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AEX135020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2219Reported at 22:19 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP GLF6Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP FL430Turbulence: moderate chop fl430.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
DWH UA /OV 10 N DWH/TM 2159/FL083/TP C560/TB LT-OCNL TURB 055-083
DWH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 10 N DWHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2159Reported at 21:59 UTC.FL083Altitude: 8,300 ft MSL.TP C560Aircraft type reporting.TB LT-OCNL TURB 055-083Turbulence: lt-occasional turb 5,500–8,300 ft.Show raw report
HOU UA /OV 5 N HOU/TM 2132/FL042/TP C68A/SK B042 BKN
HOU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5 N HOULocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2132Reported at 21:32 UTC.FL042Altitude: 4,200 ft MSL.TP C68AAircraft type reporting.SK B042 BKNSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
IAH UA /OV DAS360008/TM 2117/FL340/TP A321/TB LGT CHOP FL340/RM ZHU
IAH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DAS360008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2117Reported at 21:17 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP FL340Turbulence: light chop fl340.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
BPT UA /OV BPT120001/TM 2109/FL020/TP CRJ7/SK CLR/RM DURC
BPT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BPT120001Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2109Reported at 21:09 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KORG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KORG reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 82%
- 04
- 18%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KORG
- FAA LID
- ORG
- City
- Orange
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.0692, -93.8009
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBPT
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.975 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 10m
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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.
- Orange County R/C Club - Ames Field — Orange, TX · 6 mi
- Mid-County RC Club- N Twin City Hwy — Nederland, TX · 13 mi
- BRCC - Beaumont RC Club - Folsom Rd — Beaumont, TX · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KORG reported VFR conditions during about 76.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 248 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.6 kt, calm 30.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67.8 | 15.2 | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 56.7 | 19.0 | 10.8 | 13.6 |
| Mar | 61.5 | 21.2 | 10.0 | 7.4 |
| Apr | 63.0 | 25.8 | 7.9 | 3.3 |
| May | 69.5 | 24.7 | 4.3 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 83.4 | 13.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 84.3 | 12.5 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 84.8 | 11.6 | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| Sep | 78.9 | 13.3 | 5.3 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 76.4 | 12.9 | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 71.3 | 13.8 | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| Dec | 61.1 | 16.9 | 10.1 | 11.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.8 kt |
| Mar | 5.9 kt |
| Apr | 6.0 kt |
| May | 5.3 kt |
| Jun | 4.3 kt |
| Jul | 3.4 kt |
| Aug | 3.1 kt |
| Sep | 3.1 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.3 kt |
| Dec | 4.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KORG weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KORG?+
KORG has 4 runways — 04, 13, 22, 31; the longest is 5,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KORG report its own weather?+
Yes — Orange County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KORG have a TAF?+
No — KORG does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBPT, about 14 nm away.
Does KORG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KORG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KORG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Orange County Airport (KORG)
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