Lake Water Wheel Airport (XS99) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Lake Water Wheel Airport in Shepherd, TX, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KCXO) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Lake Water Wheel Airport (XS99) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Shepherd, TX at 80 ft. XS99 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KCXO, about 27 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (11, 29) — longest 2,600 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KCXO. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KCXO, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KCXO, 27 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (82°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCXO 290553Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 28/23 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02780233 10328 20278 403560217 51009
What changed at KCXO (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for XS99
Based on the nearest station (KCXO), XS99 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 11, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 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 XS99. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 2,600 ft | TURF | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 29 | 2,600 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 23 h: wind 5→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
XS99 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lake Water Wheel Airport in Shepherd, 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 XS99 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 XS99
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KCXO reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 11/29
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (12:20 AM CDT)
TAF KCXO 290520Z 2906/3006 20007KT P6SM SCT050 FM290900 23002KT 6SM BR FEW015 FM291400 24008KT P6SM FEW020 SCT025 FM292000 17008KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- XS99
- City
- Shepherd
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 80 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.4710, -94.9127
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KCXO
- TAF
- Nearest KCXO
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 7m
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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.
- A.R.F. R/C Club - Elwood Field — Livingston, TX · 22 mi
- Jetero RC Club Inc - FM 686 — Dayton, TX · 29 mi
XS99 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at XS99?+
XS99 has 2 runways — 11, 29; the longest is 2,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for XS99 come from?+
Lake Water Wheel Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KCXO, about 27 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at XS99 can differ.
Does XS99 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KCXO TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does XS99 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — XS99 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for XS99 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Lake Water Wheel Airport (XS99)
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