Stevens Field (KPSO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Stevens Field in Pagosa Springs, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Stevens Field (KPSO) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Pagosa Springs, CO at 7,664 ft. KPSO reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 8,100 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Track KPSO 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 (160°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 9,000 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 30.31 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,000 ft.
METAR KPSO 290155Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM VCTS OVC090 24/09 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS PRESRR
What changed at KPSO?
Since the 0135Z (7:35 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm began (VCTS).
- Wind swung from 030° to 160° — a 130° shift that can change the favored runway.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.27 → 30.31 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KPSO
KPSO is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 10,100 ft (field elevation 7,664 ft). KPSO does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KDRO, about 34 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 KPSO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 8,100 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 01 | 8,100 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 6 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 9→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → 9,000 ft.
KPSO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Stevens Field in Pagosa Springs, CO: 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 KPSO 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 KPSO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ALS UA /OV ALS260040/TM 2258/FL240/TP CRJ2/TA M15/TB MOD/IC MOD RIME/RM ZDVWC-41
ALS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALS260040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.IC MOD RIMEIcing: moderate rime.RM ZDVWC-41Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPSO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KPSO reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 19
- 69%
- 01
- 31%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KPSO
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KPSO.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KPSO
- IATA
- PGO
- FAA LID
- PSO
- City
- Pagosa Springs
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 7,664 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.2863, -107.0560
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,100 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KDRO
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 13m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KPSO reported VFR conditions during about 92.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 317 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.1 kt, calm 51.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.0 | 9.6 | 6.4 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 82.0 | 8.4 | 6.1 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 87.3 | 6.2 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 93.0 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| May | 94.5 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 98.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 98.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 98.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 96.5 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Oct | 93.8 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Nov | 88.3 | 6.4 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 77.1 | 10.7 | 7.8 | 4.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1.6 kt |
| Feb | 2.7 kt |
| Mar | 3.4 kt |
| Apr | 4.8 kt |
| May | 4.7 kt |
| Jun | 4.2 kt |
| Jul | 3.2 kt |
| Aug | 3.0 kt |
| Sep | 2.8 kt |
| Oct | 2.7 kt |
| Nov | 2.1 kt |
| Dec | 1.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KPSO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPSO?+
KPSO has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 8,100 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KPSO report its own weather?+
Yes — Stevens Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KPSO have a TAF?+
No — KPSO does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KDRO, about 34 nm away.
Does KPSO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPSO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPSO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Stevens Field (KPSO)
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