Jacumba Airport (L78) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Jacumba Airport in Jacumba, CA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KNJK) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Jacumba Airport (L78) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Jacumba, CA at 2,844 ft. L78 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KNJK, about 28 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (07, 25) — longest 2,562 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KNJK. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KNJK, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KNJK, 28 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 33°C (92°F), altimeter 29.68 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNJK 290556Z 16007KT 10SM SCT250 33/22 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP067 T03330222 10433 20333 51016 $
What changed at KNJK (nearest station)?
Since the 0456Z (9:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 25,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for L78
Based on the nearest station (KNJK), L78 is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,000 ft (field elevation 2,844 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 L78. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | 2,562 ft | GRVL-G | 7 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 25 | 2,562 ft | GRVL-G | 7 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 13→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
L78 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Jacumba Airport in Jacumba, 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 L78 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 L78
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0501/FL012/TP B38M/WX TOPS 018. BASES 012 DURD
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0501Reported at 05:01 UTC.FL012Altitude: 1,200 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.WX TOPS 018. BASES 012 DURDWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
SAN UA /OV SAN/TM 0430/FL011/TP B737/WX TOPS 015. BASES 011 DURD
SAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0430Reported at 04:30 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.WX TOPS 015. BASES 011 DURDWeather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at L78
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KNJK reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 25,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 07/25
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (4:00 PM PDT)
TAF KNJK 282300Z 2823/2923 12009KT 9999 FEW120 FEW250 QNH2960INS BECMG 2900/2902 25012G20KT 9999 FEW120 SCT250 QNH2961INS TEMPO 2902/2906 26015G24KT FM290700 25009KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2968INS FM291600 15006KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2960INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2906 TIL 2913 TX45/2923Z TN29/2913Z FS30152
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near L78
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near L78.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- L78
- City
- Jacumba
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,844 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.6160, -116.1650
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,562 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KNJK
- TAF
- Nearest KNJK
- Time zone
- America/Tijuana
- Next sunset
- 20h 3m
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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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L78 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at L78?+
L78 has 2 runways — 07, 25; the longest is 2,562 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for L78 come from?+
Jacumba Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KNJK, about 28 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at L78 can differ.
Does L78 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KNJK TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does L78 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — L78 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for L78 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Jacumba Airport (L78)
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