Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport

KTPL / TPL

Temple, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:51Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
18:51Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
13 kt
170° G20 kt
--
Visibility
3,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KTPL 041851Z AUTO 17013G20KT SCT030 BKN036 BKN049 27/19 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02720189 PWINO RVRNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 682 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 3,600 ft AGL
BKN 4,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,682 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,282 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,582 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (682 ft)
Pressure Alt
570 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,174 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TPL
02
20
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 4,740 ft 100 ft ASP 27°
10.4 kt 7.8 kt
143° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
6,301 ft 150 ft ASP 162°
12.2 kt 4.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KTPL

4,365 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.5%
MVFR
14%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
3.3%

Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 6.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.5%
NE
4.3%
E
5.4%
SE
9.4%
S
40.1%
SW
3.7%
W
3.2%
NW
7.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.4°C
Range: -9°C to 36°C
-9°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,365 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KTPL
IATA Code: TPL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 682 ft MSL

Location

City: Temple
Country: US
Latitude: 31.152500°
Longitude: -97.407799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 4,740 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 6,301 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport

Overview

Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport serves the Temple area as a medium-sized regional airport situated in central Texas. Located at coordinates 31.152500, -97.407799 with an elevation of 682 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its two asphalted runways offer substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with approximately 79% of observed weather supporting visual flight rules. Temperature variations range from -4°C to 36°C, creating diverse operational environments throughout the year. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at an average of 8.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 23 knots, and calm conditions occurring 7.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 02/20 measuring 4,740 feet and Runway 15/33 extending 6,301 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind conditions (4 knots for 02/20 and 3.9 knots for 15/33). September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly predictable wind conditions with a prevailing southerly direction. The longer Runway 15/33 provides additional landing and takeoff options with minimal crosswind interference. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility, making the airport generally accessible for most flight operations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.