Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) is a regional airport serving Fort Worth, TX at 722 ft. KAFW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (16L, 16R, 34L, 34R) — longest 11,125 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 KAFW in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (190°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 25,000 ft.
METAR KAFW 290953Z 19009KT 10SM BKN250 28/22 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP091 T02830217 $
What changed at KAFW?
Since the 0853Z (3:53 AM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0853Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KAFW
KAFW is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 25,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 722 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 KAFW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16LFAV | 11,000 ft | CONC-GRVD | 8 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 16R | 11,125 ft | CONC-GRVD | 8 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 34L | 11,125 ft | CONC-GRVD | 8 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 34R | 11,000 ft | CONC-GRVD | 8 kt tail | 3 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 8→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → 25,000 ft.
KAFW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, TX: 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 KAFW 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 KAFW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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AFW UA /OV AFW 2S/TM 0620/FL022/TP B738/WV 17822KT/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC WINDS ALOFT. SFC WV 17007KT
AFW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AFW 2SLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0620Reported at 06:20 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WV 17822KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC WINDS ALOFT. SFC WV …Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAFW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAFW reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 25,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16L/16R
- 94%
- 34L/34R
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0850Z (3:50 AM CDT)
TAF KAFW 290850Z 2909/3006 18009KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAFW
- IATA
- AFW
- FAA LID
- AFW
- City
- Fort Worth
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 722 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.9904, -97.3195
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 11,125 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.925 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.925 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 9m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Texas Wing RC Flying Club - Morris Dido Newark Rd — Fort Worth, TX · 9 mi
- 114th RC Aerosquadron - Meadowmere Park — Grapevine, TX · 11 mi
- Greater Southwest Aero Modelers Inc - Randol Mill Rd — Fort Worth, TX · 16 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAFW reported VFR conditions during about 83.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.8 kt, calm 10.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.0 | 11.4 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 73.5 | 16.6 | 6.4 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 79.1 | 14.8 | 4.2 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 79.5 | 16.5 | 3.2 | 0.7 |
| May | 81.9 | 14.3 | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 92.5 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 96.3 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 96.2 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 90.3 | 7.1 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 85.7 | 9.4 | 3.4 | 1.5 |
| Nov | 82.6 | 11.4 | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 76.0 | 14.5 | 5.5 | 4.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.5 kt |
| May | 8.6 kt |
| Jun | 8.2 kt |
| Jul | 7.2 kt |
| Aug | 6.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.1 kt |
| Oct | 7.2 kt |
| Nov | 7.5 kt |
| Dec | 7.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KAFW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KAFW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KAFW?+
KAFW has 4 runways — 16L, 16R, 34L, 34R; the longest is 11,125 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAFW report its own weather?+
Yes — Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAFW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KAFW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KAFW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAFW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAFW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW) 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 Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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