Lackland AFB, Texas Weather
Lackland AFB, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Lackland AFB, Bexar County.
Full aviation weather for Lackland AFB is published on the Lackland Air Force Base (KSKF) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Lackland AFB have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Lackland AFB: Stinson Municipal Airport (KSSF) 15 km · San Antonio International Airport (KSAT) 22 km · San Geronimo Airpark (K8T8) 22 km · Castroville Municipal Airport (KCVB) 23 km · Randolph Air Force Base (KRND) 36 km
Conditions reported at KSKF describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lackland AFB specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Lackland AFB, Texas
Lackland AFB unfolds across the rolling, sun-baked terrain of Bexar County, a landscape etched by the persistent Texas sun and the subtle contours of the Edwards Plateau. It lies 7.9 miles west-south-west of San Antonio, TX (from San Antonio, TX: bearing 251°T), and is situated 7.5 miles south of Leon Valley. Here, the scrubby mesquite and hardy grasses form a resilient carpet across the land, interrupted by the occasional stoic live oak, its branches reaching like gnarled fingers toward a sky that often burns a brilliant, cloudless blue. The air itself carries a dry, earthy scent, mingling with the faint, metallic tang of industry and the ever-present hum of distant aircraft. Evenings bring a softening of the light, a painterly wash of rose and gold that settles over the low-slung buildings and the vast, open spaces, lending a fleeting, almost ethereal beauty to the otherwise functional expanse. This broad military installation, Lackland AFB, has become intrinsically linked to the economic pulse of the region, a significant employer and a training ground for generations of service members. Its presence has shaped the development of surrounding communities, drawing a transient population and fostering a unique blend of transient energy and settled local life. The history of the base is woven into the broader narrative of military expansion and technological advancement, a constant evolution that mirrors the changing demands of national defense. While its primary purpose is clear, the land itself retains a quiet dignity, a testament to the enduring spirit of the Texas countryside that cradles it, a place where the pragmatic demands of the present coexist with the echoes of a past that continues to inform its character.
Live animated radar for Lackland AFB and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Lackland AFB, Bexar County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.3866°N, 98.6179°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78236 |
| Area Code | 210, 726 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lackland AFB, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lackland AFB, Texas, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Lackland AFB includes coordinates 29.386600°N, 98.617900°W, situated in Bexar County. ZIP code 78236. Telephone area code: 210, 726. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
