Akron Fulton International Airport (KAKR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Akron Fulton International Airport in Akron, OH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Akron Fulton International Airport (KAKR) is a regional airport serving Akron, OH at 1,067 ft. KAKR reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 07, 19, 25), longest 6,336 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 KAKR 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 west-southwest (250°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 500 ft, broken clouds at 2,400 ft, overcast at 3,100 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 500 ft.
METAR KAKR 130654Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM BKN005 BKN024 OVC031 22/21 A2994 RMK AO2 CIG 004V008 SLP131 T02170211
What changed at KAKR?
Since the 0638Z (2:38 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from MVFR to IFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 2,600 ft to 500 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KAKR
KAKR is currently IFR with winds from 250° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 500 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 2,100 ft (field elevation 1,067 ft). KAKR does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCAK, about 7 nm away.
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Runway wind check
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 KAKR. 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 | 6,336 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 07 | 6,336 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 500 ft.
KAKR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Akron Fulton International Airport in Akron, OH: 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 KAKR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KAKR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 0408/FL370/TP B738/TB NEG
ZZV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0408Reported at 04:08 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
IND UA /OV ZZV/TM 0311/FL240/TP CRJ7/TB LGT
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
PKB UA /OV JPU360020/TM 0245/FL180/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZOB
PKB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JPU360020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0245Reported at 02:45 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CATTurbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence.RM ZOBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KAKR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KAKR reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 33 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: VFR → IFR
- 25
- 72%
- 07
- 28%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KAKR
- IATA
- AKC
- FAA LID
- AKR
- City
- Akron
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,067 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.0374, -81.4678
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,336 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCAK
- AWOS/ASOS
- 126.825 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 23m
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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
8 airports+2 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.
- Ravenna Thunderbirds RC Club Inc - Munroe Rd , Tallmadge, OH · 5 mi
- CMAC - Corsair Model Aircraft Club - Nimisila Reservoir , Akron, OH · 7 mi
- (Meeting Site) Fuller Park Roy Smith Shelterhouse , Kent, OH · 9 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KAKR
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KAKR reported VFR conditions during about 74.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 231 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.4 kt, calm 18.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50.7 | 33.0 | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 60.2 | 25.3 | 10.8 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 71.4 | 18.4 | 7.4 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 79.4 | 14.2 | 5.0 | 1.4 |
| May | 83.0 | 11.3 | 4.4 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 84.6 | 10.3 | 3.9 | 1.2 |
| Jul | 86.9 | 9.4 | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 85.9 | 9.8 | 3.4 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 80.8 | 12.7 | 4.9 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 77.5 | 15.7 | 5.4 | 1.4 |
| Nov | 72.4 | 19.9 | 6.0 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 55.2 | 30.2 | 11.0 | 3.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.0 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 7.4 kt |
| Apr | 7.2 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.7 kt |
| Sep | 4.7 kt |
| Oct | 6.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.9 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.
KAKR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Akron Fulton International Airport in Akron, OH 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KAKR weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KAKR?+
KAKR has 4 runways: 01, 07, 19, 25; the longest is 6,336 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KAKR report its own weather?+
Yes. Akron Fulton International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KAKR have a TAF?+
No. KAKR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCAK, about 7 nm away.
Does KAKR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KAKR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KAKR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KAKR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Akron Fulton International Airport (KAKR) 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 Akron Fulton International Airport (KAKR)
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 Akron Fulton International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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