Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field (KRTN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field in Raton, NM, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field (KRTN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Raton, NM at 6,352 ft. KRTN reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 07, 20, 25) — longest 7,615 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.375. Track KRTN 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 east-northeast (070°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 30.24 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KRTN 290453Z AUTO 07012KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02000139
What changed at KRTN?
Since the 0353Z (9:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0353Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KRTN
KRTN is currently VFR with winds from 070° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,100 ft (field elevation 6,352 ft). KRTN does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KALS, about 78 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 KRTN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | 4,425 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 02 | 7,615 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 20 | 7,615 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 25 | 4,425 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 19→12 kt, ceiling 9,000 ft → unlimited.
KRTN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field in Raton, NM: 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 KRTN 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 KRTN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PUB UA /OV KPUB/TM 0226/FL051/TP J328/WX -RA/TB NEG
PUB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KPUBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0226Reported at 02:26 UTC.FL051Altitude: 5,100 ft MSL.TP J328Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
RTN UA /OV CIM090020/TM 0200/FL310/TP FA50/TB OCNL LT MOD CHOP/RM ZAB FDCS
RTN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CIM090020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP FA50Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LT MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional lt moderate chop.RM ZAB FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV PUB040005/TM 0122/FL080/TP BE99/TB NEG
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUB040005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0122Reported at 01:22 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
PUB UA /OV PUB258009/TM 0108/FL075/TP J328/TB LGT 075
PUB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUB258009Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP J328Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 075Turbulence: light 075.Show raw report
LAA UA /OV LAA250042/TM 0103/FL450/TP GLF4/TB CONS MOD/RM CONS MOD FL450-430 RIDE IMPROVED LAA EASTBOUND ZDVWC-28
LAA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAA250042Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0103Reported at 01:03 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.RM CONS MOD FL450-430 RIDE I…Remarks.Show raw report
PUB UA /OV PUB110030/TM 0049/FL450/TP GLF4/TB MOD/RM ZDVWC
PUB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUB110030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0049Reported at 00:49 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZDVWCRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KRTN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KRTN reported mostly VFR across 34 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 29 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
- 20
- 41%
- 02
- 27%
- 07
- 22%
- 25
- 10%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KRTN
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KRTN
- IATA
- RTN
- FAA LID
- RTN
- City
- Raton
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,352 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.7415, -104.5020
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,615 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KALS
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.375 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 20h 40m
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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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7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KRTN reported VFR conditions during about 93.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 330 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.0 kt, calm 7.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90.9 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 89.5 | 4.5 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 91.8 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 92.5 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| May | 92.0 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Jun | 95.8 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 96.0 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 95.4 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| Sep | 92.5 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 91.8 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 93.0 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 91.4 | 4.1 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 kt |
| Feb | 8.4 kt |
| Mar | 9.3 kt |
| Apr | 10.0 kt |
| May | 9.6 kt |
| Jun | 8.6 kt |
| Jul | 7.0 kt |
| Aug | 6.6 kt |
| Sep | 7.1 kt |
| Oct | 7.6 kt |
| Nov | 7.4 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KRTN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KRTN?+
KRTN has 4 runways — 02, 07, 20, 25; the longest is 7,615 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KRTN report its own weather?+
Yes — Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KRTN have a TAF?+
No — KRTN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KALS, about 78 nm away.
Does KRTN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KRTN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KRTN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Raton Municipal Airport / Crews Field (KRTN)
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