Tehachapi Municipal Airport (KTSP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Tehachapi Municipal Airport in Tehachapi, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Tehachapi Municipal Airport (KTSP) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Tehachapi, CA at 4,001 ft. KTSP reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (11, 29) — longest 4,040 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Track KTSP 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 northwest (310°) at 13 kt, gusting 18 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 30.02 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTSP 290155Z AUTO 31013G18KT 10SM CLR 27/M00 A3002 RMK AO2
Current pilot readout for KTSP
KTSP is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 13 knots gusting 18, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,300 ft (field elevation 4,001 ft). KTSP does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KWJF, about 26 nm away.
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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 KTSP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FAV | 4,040 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 1 kt right (g2) |
| 11 | 4,040 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 1 kt left (g2) |
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KTSP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tehachapi Municipal Airport in Tehachapi, 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 KTSP 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTSP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KTSP
- IATA
- TSP
- FAA LID
- TSP
- City
- Tehachapi
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,001 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.1350, -118.4390
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,040 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KWJF
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Sunset in
- 54m
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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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25–50 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.
- Tehachapi Crosswinds - Neely Ave — Tehachapi, CA · 3 mi
- Bear Mountain — Tehachapi, CA · 6 mi
- Bear Valley Springs RC Modelers - Lower Valley Rd — Tehachapi, CA · 12 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTSP reported VFR conditions during about 87.2% 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 8.6 kt, calm 14.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.7 | 12.8 | 4.7 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 71.6 | 17.8 | 5.0 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 71.1 | 19.0 | 4.2 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 79.7 | 14.2 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| May | 87.7 | 9.1 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 97.4 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 99.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 97.5 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 94.7 | 4.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 86.2 | 10.8 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 76.1 | 15.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 72.9 | 14.5 | 5.4 | 7.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.6 kt |
| Feb | 8.6 kt |
| Mar | 9.3 kt |
| Apr | 10.2 kt |
| May | 10.2 kt |
| Jun | 10.0 kt |
| Jul | 8.1 kt |
| Aug | 7.6 kt |
| Sep | 6.9 kt |
| Oct | 7.3 kt |
| Nov | 8.2 kt |
| Dec | 8.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTSP weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTSP?+
KTSP has 2 runways — 11, 29; the longest is 4,040 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTSP report its own weather?+
Yes — Tehachapi Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTSP have a TAF?+
No — KTSP does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KWJF, about 26 nm away.
Does KTSP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTSP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTSP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Tehachapi Municipal Airport (KTSP)
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