Andrews County Airport

KE11

Andrews, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
22:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
16 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KE11 102235Z AUTO 14016KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3005 RMK AO2 T02690087

Weather Briefing

VFR

Andrews County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 16 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
912 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,174 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,032 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,234 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
E11
02
20
11 ✈️
29
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 2,939 ft 75 ft ASP 26°
6.5 kt 14.6 kt
114° angle
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
3,048 ft 75 ft ASP 122°
13.9 kt 8.0 kt
30° angle
16/34 5,816 ft 75 ft ASP 165°
14.5 kt 6.8 kt
25° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KE11

13,587 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.2%
MVFR
2.9%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
1.2%

Andrews County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 53 knots. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 53 kt
Calm Winds: 7.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.7%
NE
7%
E
5.8%
SE
8.7%
S
22.2%
SW
18.4%
W
16.7%
NW
5.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.8°C
Range: -19°C to 38°C
-19°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September February April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 13,587 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Andrews County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KE11
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,174 ft MSL

Location

City: Andrews
Country: US
Latitude: 32.331100°
Longitude: -102.529999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 2,939 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,048 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 5,816 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Andrews County Airport

Andrews County Airport (KE11) is located in Andrews, US at an elevation of 3,174 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (02/20, 11/29, 16/34), with the longest at 5,816 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 13,587 weather observations, KE11 experiences excellent VFR conditions 95.2% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KE11 come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 53 knots. Runway 02/20 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, February, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -19°C (-2°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 14.8°C (59°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.67 to 30.67 inHg (1005-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,587 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.