Randolph AFB, Texas Weather
Randolph AFB, Texas — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Randolph AFB, Bexar County.
Full aviation weather for Randolph AFB is published on the Randolph Air Force Base (KRND) page, 0 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 Randolph 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 Randolph AFB: San Antonio International Airport (KSAT) 18 km · Stinson Municipal Airport (KSSF) 28 km · Bulverde Airpark (K1T8) 29 km · New Braunfels National Airport (KBAZ) 30 km · Lackland Air Force Base (KSKF) 34 km
Conditions reported at KRND describe the airfield itself. Weather 0 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Randolph AFB specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Randolph AFB.
About Randolph AFB, Texas
Randolph AFB spreads across the gently rolling terrain of Bexar County, a landscape softened by the Texas sun. It lies 1.6 miles south-south-west of Schertz, TX (from Schertz, TX: bearing 200°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south-west of Cibolo. The earth here, a rich ochre after a rain, supports a determined scrub brush and the occasional resilient mesquite tree, their branches reaching out like weathered hands. Wide, open spaces dominate, punctuated by the geometric order of runways and buildings that speak of purpose and precision. In the late afternoon, the sky often bleeds into a vast canvas of soft oranges and purples, a quiet spectacle that settles over the base, lending a kind of grand, almost melancholic beauty to the utilitarian structures. The history of Randolph AFB is inextricably linked to the evolution of military aviation in the United States. Established in the early 20th century, it quickly became a vital training hub, shaping generations of pilots and airmen. Its economic pulse is tied to the defense sector, a constant hum of activity that underpins the local economy, drawing in skilled personnel and supporting businesses in the surrounding areas. This enduring presence has imprinted a particular character on Randolph AFB, a blend of rigorous discipline and the warm, hospitable spirit of South Texas, where the air itself often carries the faint, sweet scent of blooming wildflowers in the spring.
Live animated radar for Randolph 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.
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| Location | Randolph AFB, Bexar County, Texas |
| Coordinates | 29.5302°N, 98.2788°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 78148 |
| Area Code | 210 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Randolph AFB, Texas Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Randolph 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 Randolph AFB includes coordinates 29.530200°N, 98.278800°W, situated in Bexar County. ZIP code 78148. Telephone area code: 210. 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.
