Thomas County Airport (KTIF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Thomas County Airport in Thedford, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Thomas County Airport (KTIF) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Thedford, NE at 2,925 ft. KTIF reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (11, 29) — longest 4,402 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 120.825. Track KTIF 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 (180°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,500 ft, scattered clouds at 8,000 ft, broken clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.
METAR KTIF 290155Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM -RA SCT065 SCT080 BKN100 26/20 A2997 RMK AO2 T02580200
What changed at KTIF?
Since the 0135Z (8:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Rain began (-RA).
- A ceiling formed at 10,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KTIF
KTIF is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 10,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,850 ft (field elevation 2,925 ft). KTIF does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLBF, about 51 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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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 KTIF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 4,402 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 29 | 4,402 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 19→5 kt, ceiling 2,800 ft → 10,000 ft.
KTIF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Thomas County Airport in Thedford, NE: 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 KTIF 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 KTIF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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OGA UA /OV SAE180030/TM 0058/FL010/TP SR22/SK BASE 110/RM ZDVWC-19
OGA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAE180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 110Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZDVWC-19Remarks.Show raw report
GRI UA /OV GRI270040/TM 0040/FL350/TP B738/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP
GRI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRI270040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.Show raw report
LBF UA /OV LBF280020/TM 0004/FL240/TP PC12/TA M15/IC LGT RIME 170-240/RM ZDVWC-19
LBF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBF280020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 170-240Icing: light rime 17,000–24,000 ft.RM ZDVWC-19Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTIF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTIF reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,800 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 11
- 89%
- 29
- 11%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KTIF
- FAA LID
- TIF
- City
- Thedford
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,925 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.9627, -100.5704
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,402 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLBF
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.825 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 58m
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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, KTIF reported VFR conditions during about 84.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 294 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; March had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.1 kt, calm 13.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.1 | 10.3 | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 77.6 | 12.8 | 6.5 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 76.8 | 12.1 | 6.8 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 81.3 | 11.2 | 4.9 | 2.7 |
| May | 83.1 | 9.4 | 5.2 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 90.2 | 6.1 | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 91.8 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 88.1 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 86.9 | 8.1 | 3.2 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 84.3 | 8.3 | 4.6 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 86.1 | 7.9 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 80.6 | 9.4 | 6.4 | 3.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.9 kt |
| Feb | 8.0 kt |
| Mar | 8.8 kt |
| Apr | 9.9 kt |
| May | 9.0 kt |
| Jun | 8.1 kt |
| Jul | 7.3 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 7.5 kt |
| Oct | 8.1 kt |
| Nov | 7.6 kt |
| Dec | 7.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTIF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTIF?+
KTIF has 2 runways — 11, 29; the longest is 4,402 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTIF report its own weather?+
Yes — Thomas County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTIF have a TAF?+
No — KTIF does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLBF, about 51 nm away.
Does KTIF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTIF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTIF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Thomas County Airport (KTIF)
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