Perry Stokes Airport (KTAD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Perry Stokes Airport in Trinidad, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Perry Stokes Airport (KTAD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Trinidad, CO at 5,762 ft. KTAD reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 09, 21, 27) — longest 5,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.025. Track KTAD 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 north (010°) at 9 kt, gusting 22 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 6,500 ft, overcast at 10,000 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 30.19 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,500 ft.
METAR KTAD 290154Z AUTO 01009G22KT 10SM -RA BKN065 OVC100 19/16 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND 35029/0137 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAE08B47 TSE0056 SLP144 P0001 T01940161
What changed at KTAD?
Since the 0111Z (7:11 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Rain began (-RA).
- Wind direction moved from 320° to 010°.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.16 → 30.19 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KTAD
KTAD is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 9 knots gusting 22, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,350 ft (field elevation 5,762 ft). KTAD does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KPUB, about 62 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 KTAD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03FAV | 5,500 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 5 kt left (g13) |
| 27 | 5,500 ft | GVL | 1 kt head | 9 kt right (g22) |
| 09 | 5,500 ft | GVL | 1 kt tail | 9 kt left (g22) |
| 21 | 5,500 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 5 kt right (g13) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 14→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,500 ft.
KTAD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Perry Stokes Airport in Trinidad, 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 KTAD 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 KTAD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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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.Show raw report
PUB UA /OV PUB255010/TM 2244/FL055/TP HELO/TB LGT-MOD 055
PUB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUB255010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2244Reported at 22:44 UTC.FL055Altitude: 5,500 ft MSL.TP HELOAircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD 055Turbulence: light to moderate 055.Show raw report
LAA UA /OV LAA/TM 2243/FL320/TP A321/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC
LAA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2243Reported at 22:43 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
PUB UA /OV PUB/TM 2242/FL400/TP F2TH/SK TOP/TB NEG/RM TOPS ABV FL450 ZDVWC-46
PUB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2242Reported at 22:42 UTC.FL400Altitude: 40,000 ft MSL.TP F2THAircraft type reporting.SK TOPSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM TOPS ABV FL450 ZDVWC-46Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTAD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTAD reported mostly VFR across 41 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 34 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,500 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 35%
- 09
- 27%
- 27
- 25%
- 03
- 13%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KTAD
- IATA
- TAD
- FAA LID
- TAD
- City
- Trinidad
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,762 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.2594, -104.3410
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KPUB
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 3m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
2 airports25–50 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, KTAD reported VFR conditions during about 92.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 326 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.6 kt, calm 5.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.2 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Feb | 86.3 | 5.9 | 4.6 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 90.0 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 89.9 | 5.8 | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| May | 90.6 | 6.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 96.8 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 97.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 96.8 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 94.6 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 91.7 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 92.2 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 89.9 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 2.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.2 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.6 kt |
| Apr | 9.9 kt |
| May | 9.3 kt |
| Jun | 9.2 kt |
| Jul | 8.0 kt |
| Aug | 7.7 kt |
| Sep | 8.1 kt |
| Oct | 8.1 kt |
| Nov | 8.2 kt |
| Dec | 8.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTAD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTAD?+
KTAD has 4 runways — 03, 09, 21, 27; the longest is 5,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTAD report its own weather?+
Yes — Perry Stokes Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTAD have a TAF?+
No — KTAD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KPUB, about 62 nm away.
Does KTAD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTAD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTAD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Perry Stokes Airport (KTAD)
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