Summersville Airport (KSXL) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Summersville Airport in Mount Lookout, WV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBKW) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Summersville Airport (KSXL) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mount Lookout, WV at 1,820 ft. KSXL has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KBKW, about 29 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (04, 22) — longest 3,015 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBKW. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBKW, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBKW, 29.2 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (320°) at 5 kt, visibility 8 statute miles, scattered clouds at 800 ft, scattered clouds at 1,400 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI KBKW 290626Z AUTO 32005KT 8SM SCT008 SCT014 21/18 A2984 RMK AO1 T02060183 $
What changed at KBKW (nearest station)?
Since the 0603Z (2:03 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- The 1,400 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KSXL
Based on the nearest station (KBKW), KSXL is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 5 knots, visibility 8 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,050 ft (field elevation 1,820 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KSXL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 3,015 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 22 | 3,015 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 5 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 4→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KSXL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Summersville Airport in Mount Lookout, WV: 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 KSXL 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 KSXL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CMH UA /OV GAS/TM 0108/FL290/TP LJ35/TB LGT CHOP 290-260 DURD
CMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GASLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP LJ35Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP 290-260 DURDTurbulence: light chop 29,000–26,000 ft durd.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSXL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KBKW reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 54 observations, with 21 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 22
- 51%
- 04
- 49%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KBKW 290520Z 2906/3006 33007KT P6SM BKN010 OVC050 FM290700 32004KT 3SM BR BKN008 FM291200 32008KT P6SM BKN012 FM291800 32011G20KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM300000 33005KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KSXL
- FAA LID
- SXL
- City
- Mount Lookout
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,820 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.2316, -80.8708
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,015 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBKW
- TAF
- Nearest KBKW
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 45m
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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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KSXL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KSXL?+
KSXL has 2 runways — 04, 22; the longest is 3,015 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KSXL come from?+
Summersville Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBKW, about 29 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KSXL can differ.
Does KSXL have a TAF?+
Yes — the KBKW TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSXL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KSXL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSXL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Summersville Airport (KSXL)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Summersville Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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