Alfred C 'Bubba' Thomas Airport

KT69

Sinton, US

Last Updated
Jun 24, 21:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
21:55Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
12 kt
150°
5 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KT69 242155Z AUTO 15012KT 5SM HZ CLR 31/26 A3001 RMK A01

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Alfred C 'Bubba' Thomas Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with clear skies and 5 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 12 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C, indicating moderate moisture 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

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (48 ft)
Pressure Alt
-35 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,897 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
T69
03
21
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 2,800 ft 50 ft GRS 40°
4.1 kt 11.3 kt
110° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
4,323 ft 55 ft ASP 145°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KT69

18,597 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.6%
MVFR
22.6%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
10.2%

Alfred C 'Bubba' Thomas Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 49.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 49.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.4%
N
1%
S
20.2%
W
0%
NE
3.3%
NW
0%
SE
14.5%
SW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.8°C
Range: -6°C to 36°C
-6°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 7.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

September November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 18,597 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Alfred C 'Bubba' Thomas Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KT69
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 48 ft MSL

Location

City: Sinton
Country: US
Latitude: 28.039200°
Longitude: -97.542397°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 2,800 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,323 ft
Width: 55 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Alfred C 'Bubba' Thomas Airport

Alfred C 'Bubba' Thomas Airport (KT69) is located in Sinton, US at an elevation of 48 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (03/21, 14/32), with the longest at 4,323 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 64.6% of the time based on 18,597 observations, KT69 requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.8% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KT69 come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7.6 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (49.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, November, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 21.8°C (71°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.59 to 30.69 inHg (1002-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 18,597 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.