Arrowhead Ranch Airport (TE63) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Arrowhead Ranch Airport in Tilden, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KCOT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Arrowhead Ranch Airport (TE63) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Tilden, TX at 296 ft. TE63 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KCOT, about 37 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (17, 35) — longest 4,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KCOT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KCOT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCOT, 37.4 nm away.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCOT 290453Z AUTO 14014KT 10SM CLR 29/23 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP093 T02890228
What changed at KCOT (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
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Current pilot readout for TE63
Based on the nearest station (KCOT), TE63 is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 14 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,150 ft (field elevation 296 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 TE63. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 4,200 ft | TURF-DIRT | 11 kt tail | 9 kt right |
| 35 | 4,200 ft | TURF-DIRT | 11 kt tail | 9 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 12→14 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
TE63 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Arrowhead Ranch Airport in Tilden, TX: 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 TE63 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 TE63
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KCOT reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 17/35
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0521Z (12:21 AM CDT)
TAF KCOT 290521Z 2906/3006 15012KT P6SM SCT080 FM290800 13010KT P6SM SCT020 TEMPO 2910/2914 BKN025 FM291700 16009G16KT P6SM SKC FM292300 14015G22KT P6SM SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- TE63
- City
- Tilden
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 296 ft
- Coordinates
- 28.2467, -98.5535
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KCOT
- TAF
- Nearest KCOT
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 56m
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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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TE63 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at TE63?+
TE63 has 2 runways — 17, 35; the longest is 4,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for TE63 come from?+
Arrowhead Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KCOT, about 37 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at TE63 can differ.
Does TE63 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KCOT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does TE63 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — TE63 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for TE63 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Arrowhead Ranch Airport (TE63)
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