Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Telluride Regional Airport in Telluride, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX) is a regional airport serving Telluride, CO at 9,070 ft. KTEX reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 7,111 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 KTEX 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-southeast (110°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 7,500 ft, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 30.51 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,500 ft.
METAR KTEX 290515Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM OVC075 16/09 A3051 RMK AO2
What changed at KTEX?
Since the 0455Z (10:55 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for KTEX
KTEX is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,500 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 10,650 ft (field elevation 9,070 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 KTEX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 7,111 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 27 | 7,111 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,500 ft.
KTEX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Telluride Regional Airport in Telluride, 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 KTEX 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 KTEX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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FMN UA /OV FMN/TM 0359/FL250/TP E75L/SK TOP 240/TB MOD CHOP 120-190 LGT CHOP 190-240 NEG ABV 250/RM DURC OUT OF DRO ZDVWC-36
FMN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FMNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0359Reported at 03:59 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 240Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB MOD CHOP 120-190 LGT CHOP…Turbulence: moderate chop 12,000–19,000 ft light chop 19,000–24,000 ft none reported abv 250.RM DURC OUT OF DRO ZDVWC-36Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTEX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTEX reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 09
- 63%
- 27
- 37%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0525Z (11:25 PM MDT)
TAF KTEX 290525Z 2906/3006 VRB04KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 PROB30 2906/2907 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN080CB OVC120 FM291500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 BKN120 PROB30 2915/2918 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM291800 25006KT P6SM -TSRA SCT060CB BKN090 FM292300 22006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN150 PROB30 2923/3004 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN050CB
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KTEX
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KTEX.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KTEX
- IATA
- TEX
- FAA LID
- TEX
- City
- Telluride
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 9,070 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.9538, -107.9080
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,111 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 20h 57m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 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.
- Montrose Model Aircraft Association-Ridgway State Park — Ridgeway, CO · 21 mi
KTEX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Telluride Regional Airport in Telluride, CO shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KTEX weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTEX?+
KTEX has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 7,111 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTEX report its own weather?+
Yes — Telluride Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTEX have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTEX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTEX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTEX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTEX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX) 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 Telluride Regional Airport (KTEX)
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 Telluride Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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