Tonopah Test Range Airport (KTNX) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Tonopah Test Range Airport in Tonopah, NV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KTPH) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Tonopah Test Range Airport (KTNX) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Tonopah, NV at 5,549 ft. KTNX has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KTPH, about 21 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 12,001 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 KTPH, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KTPH, 21.4 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTPH 290356Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP073 T02721072
What changed at KTPH (nearest station)?
Since the 0256Z (7:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.00 → 30.02 inHg.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KTNX
Based on the nearest station (KTPH), KTNX is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 8,200 ft (field elevation 5,549 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 KTNX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 12,001 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 33 | 12,001 ft | CON | 7 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 23 h: wind 5→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KTNX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tonopah Test Range Airport in Tonopah, NV: 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 KTNX 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 KTNX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TPH UA /OV MMH340005/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTNX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KTPH reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 15
- 54%
- 33
- 46%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (4:20 PM PDT)
TAF KTPH 282320Z 2900/2924 19012G22KT P6SM SKC FM290200 20010KT P6SM SKC FM290700 01006KT P6SM SKC FM291800 21010G20KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KTNX
- IATA
- XSD
- FAA LID
- TNX
- City
- Tonopah
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,549 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.7988, -116.7810
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 12,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KTPH
- TAF
- Nearest KTPH
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 12m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
1 airport25–50 NM
2 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
KTNX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Tonopah Test Range Airport in Tonopah, NV 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 ↗
KTNX weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTNX?+
KTNX has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 12,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KTNX come from?+
Tonopah Test Range Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KTPH, about 21 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KTNX can differ.
Does KTNX have a TAF?+
Yes — the KTPH TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTNX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTNX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTNX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KTNX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Tonopah Test Range Airport (KTNX) 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 Tonopah Test Range Airport (KTNX)
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 Tonopah Test Range Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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