Kissimmee Seaplane Base (FA17) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Kissimmee Seaplane Base in Kissimmee, FL, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KISM) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Kissimmee Seaplane Base (FA17) is a seaplane base in Kissimmee, FL. FA17 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KISM, about 2 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (13, 31) — longest 1,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KISM. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KISM, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KISM, 1.7 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (78°F), altimeter 29.88 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KISM 290656Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 26/24 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02560244 $
Current pilot readout for FA17
Based on the nearest station (KISM), FA17 is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,400 ft (field elevation 53 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 FA17. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 1,800 ft | WATER | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 31 | 1,800 ft | WATER | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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FA17 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kissimmee Seaplane Base in Kissimmee, FL: 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 FA17 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 FA17
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TPA UA /OV TPA010080/TM 0433/FL340/TP A321/TB LGT
TPA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TPA010080Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0433Reported at 04:33 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at FA17
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 13/31
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (1:23 AM EDT)
TAF KISM 290523Z 2906/3006 22004KT P6SM FEW030 FM291400 25010KT P6SM SCT040 SCT250 FM291600 25012G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB SCT250 FM292300 24008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near FA17
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near FA17.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- FA17
- City
- Kissimmee
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 53 ft
- Coordinates
- 28.2894, -81.4050
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KISM
- TAF
- Nearest KISM
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 50m
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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.
- Osceola Flyers - W Southport Rd — Kissimmee, FL · 9 mi
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FA17 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at FA17?+
FA17 has 2 runways — 13, 31; the longest is 1,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for FA17 come from?+
Kissimmee Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KISM, about 2 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at FA17 can differ.
Does FA17 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KISM TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does FA17 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — FA17 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for FA17 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Kissimmee Seaplane Base (FA17)
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