Tonopah Airport (KTPH) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Tonopah Airport in Tonopah, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Tonopah Airport (KTPH) is a regional airport serving Tonopah, NV at 5,430 ft. KTPH reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 15, 29, 33), longest 7,160 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 KTPH 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 (100°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTPH 130856Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP083 T01671017 58002
What changed at KTPH?
Since the 0756Z (12:56 AM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed up from 5 to 10 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KTPH
KTPH is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,800 ft (field elevation 5,430 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 KTPH. 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 | 5,660 ft | ASP | 9 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 15 | 7,160 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 9 kt left |
| 33 | 7,160 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 9 kt right |
| 29 | 5,660 ft | ASP | 9 kt tail | 4 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 6→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KTPH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tonopah 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 KTPH 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 KTPH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTPH reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 29 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15
- 43%
- 33
- 37%
- 29
- 12%
- 11
- 8%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KTPH 130520Z 1306/1406 19007KT P6SM SKC FM130900 36007KT P6SM SKC FM131900 21010G20KT P6SM SKC FM140300 35012KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KTPH
- IATA
- TPH
- FAA LID
- TPH
- City
- Tonopah
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,430 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.0602, -117.0870
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,160 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.875 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 17h 2m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KTPH
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTPH reported VFR conditions during about 97.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 341 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.5 kt, calm 8.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92.6 | 5.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| Feb | 93.6 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Mar | 95.5 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 98.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 99.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 99.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 99.0 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 97.2 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Dec | 91.8 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.9 kt |
| Mar | 9.3 kt |
| Apr | 10.3 kt |
| May | 9.9 kt |
| Jun | 9.0 kt |
| Jul | 7.8 kt |
| Aug | 7.6 kt |
| Sep | 7.7 kt |
| Oct | 8.2 kt |
| Nov | 7.8 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTPH airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Tonopah Airport in Tonopah, NV 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 ↗
KTPH weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KTPH?+
KTPH has 4 runways: 11, 15, 29, 33; the longest is 7,160 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTPH report its own weather?+
Yes. Tonopah Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTPH have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTPH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KTPH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTPH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KTPH airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Tonopah Airport (KTPH) 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 Airport (KTPH)
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