Falmouth Airpark (5B6) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Falmouth Airpark in Falmouth, MA, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KFMH) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Falmouth Airpark (5B6) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Falmouth, MA at 43 ft. 5B6 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KFMH, about 4 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (07, 25) — longest 2,298 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KFMH, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KFMH, 4.4 nm away.
Wind from the south (190°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,400 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFMH 290356Z 19006KT 10SM FEW034 21/20 A2976
What changed at KFMH (nearest station)?
Since the 0256Z (10:56 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0256Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 5B6
Based on the nearest station (KFMH), 5B6 is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 25, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 950 ft (field elevation 43 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 5B6. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 2,298 ft | ASPH-G | 1 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 07 | 2,298 ft | ASPH-G | 6 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
5B6 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Falmouth Airpark in Falmouth, MA: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 5B6 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 5B6
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0407/FL031/TP B763/SK BKN031/RM DURD RY 24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0407Reported at 04:07 UTC.FL031Altitude: 3,100 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN031Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0313/FL025/TP A320/SK BKN025/RM DURD RY 24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0313Reported at 03:13 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0305/FL020/TP C25B/SK BKN020/RM DURD RY 15
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.SK BKN020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 15Remarks.Show raw report
BAF UA /OV BAF164019/TM 2353/FL190/TP P46T/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
BAF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAF164019Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2353Reported at 23:53 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP P46TAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
LWM UA /OV LWM/TM 2341/FL187/TP E75S/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SID
LWM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LWMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2341Reported at 23:41 UTC.FL187Altitude: 18,700 ft MSL.TP E75SAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTH DURC HYLND SIDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 5B6
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KFMH reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 27 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 25
- 65%
- 07
- 35%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2334Z (7:34 PM EDT)
TAF KFMH 282334Z 2900/2924 19010KT P6SM SCT040 FM291000 13008KT P6SM BKN035 FM291500 14010G18KT 4SM -RA OVC025 FM291800 12012G23KT 3SM SHRA OVC010
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 5B6
- City
- Falmouth
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 43 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.5856, -70.5404
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,298 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KFMH
- TAF
- Nearest KFMH
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 19h 22m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Otis Model Aircraft Club - Crane Wildlife Reservation — Falmouth, MA · 4 mi
- Discover Flying RC - Cape Cod Airfield — Barnstable, MA · 10 mi
- Martha's Vineyard Model Flying Club - Marth'as Vineyard Regional High School — Oak Bluffs, MA · 12 mi
5B6 airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Falmouth Airpark in Falmouth, MA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
5B6 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 5B6?+
5B6 has 2 runways — 07, 25; the longest is 2,298 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 5B6 come from?+
Falmouth Airpark does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KFMH, about 4 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 5B6 can differ.
Does 5B6 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KFMH TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 5B6 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 5B6 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 5B6 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the 5B6 airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Falmouth Airpark (5B6) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Falmouth Airpark (5B6)
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