Cuba Farm Airport (LA33) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Cuba Farm Airport in Monroe, LA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMLU) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Cuba Farm Airport (LA33) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Monroe, LA at 80 ft. LA33 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMLU, about 5 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 2,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMLU. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMLU, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMLU, 5.3 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMLU 290253Z 22004KT 10SM CLR 30/22 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP107 T03000222 53009
What changed at KMLU (nearest station)?
Since the 0153Z (8:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for LA33
Based on the nearest station (KMLU), LA33 is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 80 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 LA33. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 2,000 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 27 | 2,000 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
LA33 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cuba Farm Airport in Monroe, LA: 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 LA33 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 LA33
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GGG UA /OV EMG100030/TM 2328/FL410/TP B738/TB CONS LGT CAT/RM ZFW86
GGG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EMG100030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2328Reported at 23:28 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CATTurbulence: continuous light clear-air turbulence.RM ZFW86Remarks.Show raw report
AEX UA /OV AEX135020/TM 2219/FL430/TP GLF6/TB MOD CHOP FL430/RM ZHU
AEX UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AEX135020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2219Reported at 22:19 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP GLF6Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOP FL430Turbulence: moderate chop fl430.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
HEZ UA /OV HEZ/TM 2204/FL450/TP GLF6/TB MOD CHOP/RM ZHU
HEZ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HEZLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2204Reported at 22:04 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP GLF6Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM ZHURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at LA33
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMLU reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,700 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 09/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KMLU 282320Z 2900/2924 23004KT P6SM SKC FM291500 25006KT P6SM FEW035 SCT250 FM292000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- LA33
- City
- Monroe
- State
- Louisiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 80 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.5760, -92.1083
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMLU
- TAF
- Nearest KMLU
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 21h 17m
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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
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Northeast Aero RC Club - Sheriff Fewell Rd — West Monroe, LA · 8 mi
- Back of the Bend Flying Club - Buckhorn Bend Loop Rd — Monroe, LA · 11 mi
LA33 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at LA33?+
LA33 has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 2,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for LA33 come from?+
Cuba Farm Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMLU, about 5 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at LA33 can differ.
Does LA33 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMLU TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does LA33 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — LA33 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for LA33 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Cuba Farm Airport (LA33)
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 Cuba Farm Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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