Nix River Ranch Strip (TX07) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Nix River Ranch Strip in Comstock, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KDRT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Nix River Ranch Strip (TX07) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Comstock, TX at 1,820 ft. TX07 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KDRT, about 39 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 6,000 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, 38.5 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 TX07
Based on the nearest station (KDRT), TX07 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 16, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,350 ft (field elevation 1,820 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 TX07. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 6,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 34 | 6,000 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 7 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.
TX07 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Nix River Ranch Strip in Comstock, 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 TX07 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 TX07
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
- 16
- 96%
- 34
- 4%
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
- TX07
- City
- Comstock
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,820 ft
- Coordinates
- 29.9534, -101.2430
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KDRT
- TAF
- Nearest KDRT
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 10m
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Nearby airports
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TX07 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at TX07?+
TX07 has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 6,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for TX07 come from?+
Nix River Ranch Strip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KDRT, about 39 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at TX07 can differ.
Does TX07 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KDRT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does TX07 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — TX07 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for TX07 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Nix River Ranch Strip (TX07)
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