Akin and Akin Airport (NM73) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Akin and Akin Airport in Mc Alister, NM, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KTCC) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Akin and Akin Airport (NM73) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mc Alister, NM at 4,858 ft. NM73 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KTCC, about 27 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 6 runways (05, 09, 18, 23) — longest 2,640 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KCVS. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KTCC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KTCC, 27.3 nm away.
Wind from the northeast (050°) at 16 kt, gusting 22 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 12,000 ft, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
METAR KTCC 290653Z AUTO 05016G22KT 10SM OVC120 28/15 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02780150 404000239 $
What changed at KTCC (nearest station)?
Since the 0553Z (11:53 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind swung from 180° to 050° — a 130° shift that can change the favored runway.
- Gusts began — now gusting 22 kt.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.99 → 30.06 inHg.
- Wind speed up from 8 to 16 kt.
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Current pilot readout for NM73
Based on the nearest station (KTCC), NM73 is currently VFR with winds from 050° at 16 knots gusting 22, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 12,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,400 ft (field elevation 4,858 ft). NM73 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCVS, about 35 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 NM73. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 2,640 ft | TURF-P | 10 kt head | 12 kt right (g17) |
| 09 | 2,600 ft | TURF-P | 10 kt head | 12 kt right (g17) |
| 18 | 2,600 ft | TURF-P | 10 kt head | 12 kt right (g17) |
| 23 | 2,640 ft | TURF-P | 10 kt head | 12 kt right (g17) |
| 27 | 2,600 ft | TURF-P | 10 kt head | 12 kt right (g17) |
| 36 | 2,600 ft | TURF-P | 10 kt head | 12 kt right (g17) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→16 kt, ceiling unlimited → 12,000 ft.
NM73 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Akin and Akin Airport in Mc Alister, NM: 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 NM73 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 NM73
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KTCC reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 05/09/18/23/27/36
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- NM73
- City
- Mc Alister
- State
- New Mexico
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 4,858 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.7773, -103.8554
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 2,640 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KTCC
- TAF
- Nearest KCVS
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 18h 32m
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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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50–100 NM
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NM73 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at NM73?+
NM73 has 6 runways — 05, 09, 18, 23, 27, 36; the longest is 2,640 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for NM73 come from?+
Akin and Akin Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KTCC, about 27 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at NM73 can differ.
Does NM73 have a TAF?+
No — NM73 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCVS, about 35 nm away.
Does NM73 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — NM73 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for NM73 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Akin and Akin Airport (NM73)
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