Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Sanford, NC at 246 ft. KTTA reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 6,501 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 120.625. Track KTTA 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 west (280°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.65 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTTA 290435Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 26/23 A2965 RMK AO2 T02550234
What changed at KTTA?
Since the 0415Z (12:15 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0415Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KTTA
KTTA is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 246 ft). KTTA does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KRDU, about 23 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 KTTA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 6,501 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 03 | 6,501 ft | ASP | 1 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 0→4 kt, ceiling 500 ft → unlimited.
KTTA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Raleigh Executive Jetport in Sanford, NC: 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 KTTA 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 KTTA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 0237/FL350/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-28
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD-28Remarks.Show raw report
RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO180025/TM 0105/FL200/TP B738/WX RA/TA 12/TB LGT/RM ZTLFD-31
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0105Reported at 01:05 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TA 12Outside air temperature, °C.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.Show raw report
CHS UA /OV CHS360080/TM 0104/FL170/TP GLEX/SK IMC/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD/IC NEG
CHS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHS360080Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP GLEXAircraft type reporting.SK IMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB CONS LGT OCNL MODTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
GSO UA /OV GSO170005/TM 0059/FL300/TP B39M/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-33
GSO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSO170005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0059Reported at 00:59 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV ILM270030/TM 2343/FL290/TP BCS3/TA M31/IC TRACE RIME 290
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TA M31Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE RIME 290Icing: trace rime 290.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 2343/FL200/TP B712/TA M17/IC LGT RIME 200/RM ZTLFD-33
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B712Aircraft type reporting.TA M17Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 200Icing: light rime 200.RM ZTLFD-33Remarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT/TM 2340/FL220/TP B717/SK TOP 220/RM ZTLFD-31
CLT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2340Reported at 23:40 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP B717Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 220Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZTLFD-31Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KTTA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KTTA reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 75%
- 03
- 25%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KTTA
- FAA LID
- TTA
- City
- Sanford
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 246 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.5837, -79.1008
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,501 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KRDU
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.625 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 37m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 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.
- Southern Wake Aero Modeling Pilots Society - Tutor Stephens Rd — Holly Springs, NC · 12 mi
- North Carolina Drone Club - Devils Ridge Motocross — Sanford, NC · 15 mi
- HSSRCG - Holly Springs Skyhawks RC Group - Hawk Field — Holly Springs, NC · 16 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KTTA reported VFR conditions during about 81.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 282 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; September had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.1 kt, calm 48.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77.3 | 9.3 | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 78.0 | 9.9 | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 81.5 | 9.4 | 5.4 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 84.1 | 9.7 | 4.2 | 2.0 |
| May | 77.3 | 13.7 | 6.2 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 80.6 | 12.4 | 4.9 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 78.6 | 12.8 | 5.7 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 71.6 | 16.7 | 7.6 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 69.1 | 17.7 | 8.5 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 73.0 | 14.2 | 7.6 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 78.2 | 11.3 | 5.7 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 74.3 | 11.7 | 6.7 | 7.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.4 kt |
| Feb | 3.8 kt |
| Mar | 4.1 kt |
| Apr | 4.1 kt |
| May | 3.3 kt |
| Jun | 2.8 kt |
| Jul | 2.5 kt |
| Aug | 2.2 kt |
| Sep | 2.7 kt |
| Oct | 2.7 kt |
| Nov | 2.9 kt |
| Dec | 2.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KTTA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KTTA?+
KTTA has 2 runways — 03, 21; the longest is 6,501 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KTTA report its own weather?+
Yes — Raleigh Executive Jetport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KTTA have a TAF?+
No — KTTA does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRDU, about 23 nm away.
Does KTTA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KTTA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTTA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA)
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