North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (KF45) Aviation Weather: METAR
As of 7:15 PM ET, Oct 27, KF45 is currently MVFR with winds from 020° at 14 knots gusting 20, visibility 6 statute miles, and a 1,100 ft ceiling.
Live aviation weather for North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport in West Palm Beach, FL, including METAR, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (KF45) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around West Palm Beach, FL at a field elevation of 21 ft. KF45 reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 3 physical runways (09L/27R, 09R/27L, 14/32), the longest 4,300 ft.
Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 14 kt, gusting 20 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, overcast at 1,100 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,100 ft.
METAR KF45 272315Z AUTO 02014G20KT 6SM -DZ BR OVC011 24/23 A2992 RMK AO2
What changed at KF45?
Since the 2255Z (6:55 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from IFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 900 ft to 1,100 ft.
- Visibility improved from 2 SM to 6 SM.
Current pilot readout for KF45
KF45 is currently MVFR with winds from 020° at 14 knots gusting 20, visibility 6 statute miles, and a 1,100 ft ceiling. the wind favors northeast-facing runway ends (09L, 09R, 32). Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 21 ft). KF45 does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KPBI, about 12 nm away.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09LFAV | 3,679 ft | GRS | 6 kt head | 13 kt left (g18) |
| 09R | 4,300 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 13 kt left (g18) |
| 32 | 4,299 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 13 kt right (g18) |
| 14 | 4,299 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 13 kt left (g18) |
| 27L | 4,300 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 13 kt right (g18) |
| 27R | 3,679 ft | GRS | 6 kt tail | 13 kt right (g18) |
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KF45 runways
3 physical runways · 6 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Closed (NOTAM)Runway 09L/27R3,679 × 75 ft · GRSCurrent useno stated-runway source at KF45Wind
- 09L
- 6 kt headwind · 13 kt crosswind from left
- 27R
- 6 kt tailwind · 13 kt crosswind from right
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Closed (NOTAM)Runway 09R/27L4,300 × 100 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KF45Wind
- 09R
- 6 kt headwind · 13 kt crosswind from left
- 27L
- 6 kt tailwind · 13 kt crosswind from right
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Closed (NOTAM)Runway 14/324,299 × 75 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KF45Wind
- 14
- 6 kt tailwind · 13 kt crosswind from left
- 32
- 6 kt headwind · 13 kt crosswind from right
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 15→14 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,100 ft.
KF45 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KF45
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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OPF UA /OV KOPF 273001/TM 2325/FL005/TP PC12/RM LLWS +/-10 KT SFC-008 DURD RY9L KOPF CROSSWIND 25KTS
OPF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KOPF 273001Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2325Reported at 23:25 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +/-10 KT SFC-008 DUR…Remarks.Show raw report
PBI UA /OV PBI100013/TM 2324/FL200/TP B738/TB MOD
PBI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PBI100013Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2324Reported at 23:24 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
OPF UA /OV KOPF 273001/TM 2323/FL005/TP GLF6/SK SK OVC-BASE005
OPF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KOPF 273001Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2323Reported at 23:23 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP GLF6Aircraft type reporting.SK SK OVC-BASE005Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FLL UA /OV FLL270000/TM 2309/FL000/TP A320/SK +RA/RM LANDED AND REPORTED BROKE OUT AT 004FT AND HEAVY RA OVER THE FIELD
FLL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FLL270000Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2309Reported at 23:09 UTC.FL000Altitude: 0 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK +RASky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM LANDED AND REPORTED BROKE…Remarks.Show raw report
BCT UA /OV BCT230003/TM 2305/FL007/TP C56X/SK BKN007/WX 3SM +RA/TB NEG/RM BROKE OUT AT 007 WITH GREAT VISIBILITY OF THE FIELD
BCT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BCT230003Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2305Reported at 23:05 UTC.FL007Altitude: 700 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.SK BKN007Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 3SM +RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM BROKE OUT AT 007 WITH GRE…Remarks.Show raw report
MCO UA /OV MLB270013/TM 2304/FL020/TP C172/SK BKN030/WX HZ
MCO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MLB270013Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2304Reported at 23:04 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN030Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX HZWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
FXE UA /OV FXE27002/TM 2302/FL008/TP K100/SK OVC
FXE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FXE27002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2302Reported at 23:02 UTC.FL008Altitude: 800 ft MSL.TP K100Aircraft type reporting.SK OVCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
TMB UA /OV TMB270001/TM 2300/FL005/TP A139/SK BKN006
TMB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TMB270001Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2300Reported at 23:00 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP A139Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN006Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KF45
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KF45 reported mostly VFR across 70 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 400 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 09L/09R
- 68%
- 32
- 30%
- 14
- 1%
- 27L/27R
- 1%
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KF45's own weather station.
Wind is 65° off runway 09R, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 4,300 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 09L/27R, 09R/27L, 14/32 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KF45
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KF45.
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Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A
- Attended
- 24 hours
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Other services
- Avionics · Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental · Aircraft sales
- Control tower
- None
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KF45
- FAA LID
- F45
- City
- West Palm Beach
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Coordinates
- 26.8444, -80.2213
- Runways
- 3 physical runways · 6 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 4,300 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KPBI
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 23h 3m
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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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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.
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- PBRCA - Palm Beach R/C Association - West Delray Regional Park , Delray Beach, FL · 26 mi
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Pilot PIREPs for North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport (KF45)
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