Is KLXV VFR or IFR right now?

KLXV is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KLXV has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 360° at 8 kt, runway 34 gives a 8 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Lake County Airport have?

Lake County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,400 ft (1,951 m). Field elevation is 9,927 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KLXV?

ASOS 118.375 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KLXV?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:04 UTC and sunset at 00:43 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:09 UTC.

Are there delays at KLXV right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KLXV.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Lake County Airport

General Aviation Airport · Leadville, CO, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Lake County Airport. It's 62°F with 24% humidity. Winds from 360° at 8 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKLXVIATALXVLOCALLXV

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-7--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation9,927ft3,026 m

Longest runway6,400ft1,951 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates39.22, -106.3239°13'13.1"N 106°19'01.2"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

32 min ago

62°F16.7°C · Dew 25°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

360° @ 8 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity24%
Altimeter30.60 inHg
Pressure1036.3 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KLXV 042153Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3060 RMK AO2 SLP222 T01671039

Decoded — plain language

Wind360° @ 8 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature62°F / 16.7°C

Dew point25°F · 24% RH

Altimeter30.60 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:53Z·Leadville/Lake Cnty, CO, US·32 min ago

Runway winds

16/34

Headwind8 kt

Crosswind1 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind8 kt

Crosswind1 kt from L

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:25 UTC

What is the weather at Lake County Airport (KLXV) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Lake County Airport. It's 62°F with 24% humidity. Winds from 360° at 8 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:53 UTC)
Is KLXV VFR or IFR right now?: KLXV is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KLXV has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 360° at 8 kt, runway 34 gives a 8 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Lake County Airport have?: Lake County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,400 ft (1,951 m). Field elevation is 9,927 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KLXV?: ASOS 118.375 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KLXV?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 13:04 UTC and sunset at 00:43 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:09 UTC.
Are there delays at KLXV right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KLXV.

Runways

1 total

16/34◐ lit

6,400 ft1,951 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed

ASOS118.375

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Center119.85DENVER CNTR

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.