Alfred C 'Bubba' Thomas Airport

KT69

Sinton, US

Last Updated
Apr 13, 10:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
10:35Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
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--°
3 SM
Visibility
100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KT69 131035Z AUTO 3SM BR OVC001 24/24 A3004 RMK A01

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 48 ft
OVC 100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
148 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Alfred C 'Bubba' Thomas Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 100 feet and 3 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Wind data is not available.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 3 SM, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is very low at 100 feet AGL (overcast), well below circling minimums at most airports.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (48 ft)
Pressure Alt
-65 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,027 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°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
03/21 2,800 ft 50 ft GRS 40°
14/32 4,323 ft 55 ft ASP 145°

Weather Statistics - KT69

13,606 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.6%
MVFR
17.6%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
9.4%

Alfred C 'Bubba' Thomas Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 64.6% 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: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 64.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.5%
NE
4.9%
E
11.6%
SE
11%
S
3.5%
SW
2.8%
W
0%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.3°C
Range: -6°C to 36°C
-6°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 2.1%

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: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 13,606 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

Analysis of 13,606 weather observations shows KT69 maintains VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 17.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KT69 come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (64.6% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.1 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 20.3°C (69°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.6 to 30.69 inHg (1002-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,606 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.