Rio Vista Ranch Airport (TS04) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Rio Vista Ranch Airport in Del Rio, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDRT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Rio Vista Ranch Airport (TS04) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Del Rio, TX at 1,774 ft. TS04 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KDRT, about 28 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 4,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KDRT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KDRT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KDRT, 27.8 nm away.
Wind from the east (100°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 31°C (88°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KDRT 290453Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 31/20 A2979 RMK AO1 SLP076 T03110200
What changed at KDRT (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 070° to 100°.
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Current pilot readout for TS04
Based on the nearest station (KDRT), TS04 is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,300 ft (field elevation 1,774 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 TS04. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 4,800 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 33 | 4,800 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 6 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 9→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
TS04 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rio Vista Ranch Airport in Del Rio, 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 TS04 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 TS04
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KDRT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15
- 98%
- 33
- 2%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0524Z (12:24 AM CDT)
TAF KDRT 290524Z 2906/3006 10008KT P6SM SKC FM291200 11010KT P6SM BKN019 FM291700 13012KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- TS04
- City
- Del Rio
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,774 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.8358, -100.9780
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDRT
- TAF
- Nearest KDRT
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 9m
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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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TS04 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at TS04?+
TS04 has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 4,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for TS04 come from?+
Rio Vista Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDRT, about 28 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at TS04 can differ.
Does TS04 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KDRT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does TS04 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — TS04 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for TS04 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Rio Vista Ranch Airport (TS04)
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