Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Dallas Executive Airport in Dallas, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Dallas, TX at 660 ft. KRBD reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (13, 17, 31, 35) — longest 7,136 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 KRBD 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 32°C (90°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRBD 290253Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 32/21 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP091 T03220211 53007
What changed at KRBD?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.81 → 29.83 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KRBD
KRBD 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 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,000 ft (field elevation 660 ft). KRBD does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KDAL, 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 KRBD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 7,136 ft | PEM | 7 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 17 | 3,800 ft | PEM | 6 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 35 | 3,800 ft | PEM | 6 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 31 | 7,136 ft | PEM | 7 kt tail | 2 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.
KRBD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Dallas Executive Airport in Dallas, 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 KRBD 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 KRBD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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OPF UA /OV JOLEN/TM 2233/FL020/TP K100/RM +RA
OPF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JOLENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2233Reported at 22:33 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP K100Aircraft type reporting.RM +RARemarks.Show raw report
DAL UA /OV 6 E DAL/TM 2205/FL040/TP E145/TB LT OCNL MOD CHOP
DAL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 6 E DALLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TB LT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: lt occasional moderate chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRBD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRBD reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17
- 68%
- 13
- 26%
- 31
- 3%
- 35
- 3%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KRBD
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KRBD.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KRBD
- IATA
- RBD
- FAA LID
- RBD
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 660 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.6809, -96.8682
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,136 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KDAL
- ATIS
- 126.35 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 41m
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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.
- GTRCC - Golden Triangle RC Club - Low Branch Park — Grand Prairie, TX · 13 mi
- Dallas Electric Aircraft Fliers - Eastfield Community College — Mexquite, TX · 15 mi
- Simonds Lake Park — Seagoville, TX · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRBD reported VFR conditions during about 81.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 278 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.5 kt, calm 6.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.5 | 12.0 | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 69.5 | 16.9 | 8.4 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 75.5 | 16.5 | 5.2 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 76.5 | 17.6 | 4.4 | 1.5 |
| May | 78.6 | 15.7 | 4.0 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 90.3 | 7.3 | 1.9 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 95.1 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 95.4 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 89.1 | 7.0 | 3.1 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 83.5 | 9.2 | 5.1 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 79.2 | 11.9 | 6.1 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 73.2 | 14.4 | 6.7 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.0 kt |
| Feb | 8.6 kt |
| Mar | 8.9 kt |
| Apr | 9.0 kt |
| May | 8.0 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 6.6 kt |
| Aug | 6.3 kt |
| Sep | 6.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.9 kt |
| Nov | 7.3 kt |
| Dec | 7.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRBD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Dallas Executive Airport in Dallas, TX 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 ↗
KRBD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRBD?+
KRBD has 4 runways — 13, 17, 31, 35; the longest is 7,136 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRBD report its own weather?+
Yes — Dallas Executive Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRBD have a TAF?+
No — KRBD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KDAL, about 10 nm away.
Does KRBD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRBD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRBD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KRBD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) 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 Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Dallas Executive Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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