Andrew Othole Memorial Airport

KXNI

Zuni, US

Last Updated
Apr 13, 11:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
11:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
5 kt
290°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KXNI 131155Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3010 RMK AO2 10110 20061 70000

Weather Briefing

VFR

Andrew Othole Memorial Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 1°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
807 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,370 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,198 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,647 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.7°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
XNI
6 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 6/24
Active: 6
6,000 ft 75 ft ASP
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KXNI

12,868 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.6%
MVFR
3.4%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.3%

Andrew Othole Memorial Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 1.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.9%
NE
29.2%
E
4.6%
SE
1.9%
S
6%
SW
11.3%
W
17.7%
NW
7.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.4°C
Range: -14°C to 31°C
-14°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September March December

Statistics computed from 12,868 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Andrew Othole Memorial Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KXNI
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,370 ft MSL

Location

City: Zuni
Country: US
Latitude: 35.060675°
Longitude: -108.937600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 6/24
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Andrew Othole Memorial Airport

Andrew Othole Memorial Airport (KXNI) is located in Zuni, US at an elevation of 6,370 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (6/24), with the longest at 6,000 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 12,868 weather observations, KXNI experiences excellent VFR conditions 95.6% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KXNI come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 5.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm winds are rare (1.3%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, March, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -14°C (7°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 6.4°C (44°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.68 to 37.56 inHg (1005-1272 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 12,868 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.