Twentynine Palms Airport (KTNP) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Twentynine Palms Airport in Twentynine Palms, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KTRM): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Twentynine Palms Airport (KTNP) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Twentynine Palms, CA at 1,888 ft. KTNP has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KTRM, about 32 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (08, 17, 26, 35), longest 5,531 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 it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KTRM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KTRM, 32.2 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (040°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTRM 130852Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP075 T02780189 50000
What changed at KTRM (nearest station)?
Since the 0752Z (12:52 AM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0752Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KTNP
Based on the nearest station (KTRM), KTNP is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,100 ft (field elevation 1,888 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 KTNP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 5,531 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 35 | 3,797 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 17 | 3,797 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 26 | 5,531 ft | ASP | 2 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 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KTNP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Twentynine Palms Airport in Twentynine Palms, CA: 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 KTNP is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTNP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KTRM reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
- 35
- 42%
- 17
- 22%
- 26
- 20%
- 08
- 16%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KTRM 130520Z 1306/1406 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM131800 15008KT P6SM SKC FM140200 34013G21KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KTNP
- IATA
- TNP
- FAA LID
- TNP
- City
- Twentynine Palms
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,888 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.1339, -115.9473
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,531 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KTRM
- TAF
- Nearest KTRM
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 16h 12m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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KTNP airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Twentynine Palms Airport in Twentynine Palms, CA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KTNP weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KTNP?+
KTNP has 4 runways: 08, 17, 26, 35; the longest is 5,531 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KTNP come from?+
Twentynine Palms Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KTRM, about 32 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KTNP can differ.
Does KTNP have a TAF?+
Yes. The KTRM TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTNP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KTNP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTNP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KTNP airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Twentynine Palms Airport (KTNP) 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 Twentynine Palms Airport (KTNP)
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