Farmington Regional Airport (KFAM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Farmington Regional Airport in Farmington, MO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Farmington Regional Airport (KFAM) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Farmington, MO at 946 ft. KFAM reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (02, 20), longest 4,323 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 119.275. Track KFAM 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 (170°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFAM 130356Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02220211 $
What changed at KFAM?
Since the 0256Z (9:56 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 1°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- Wind speed up from 0 to 5 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KFAM
KFAM is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 946 ft). KFAM does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCPS, about 50 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 KFAM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20FAV | 4,323 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 02 | 4,323 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFAM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Farmington Regional Airport in Farmington, MO: 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 KFAM 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 KFAM
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ENL UA /OV ENL/TM 0250/FL360/TP A320/TB LGT/RM /ZKCFDC CW
ENL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ENLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0250Reported at 02:50 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL1394 3832N 09104W 0209 F340 274/043KT TB CONT LGT TURB OCNL MOD IC
ARP UAL1394 3832N 09104W 020…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
STL UA /OV STL/TM 0204/FL320/TP A320/TB CONS LGT/RM /ZKCFDC CW
STL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV STLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
STL UA /OV STL325010/TM 0157/FL350/TP B738/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC CW
STL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV STL325010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0157Reported at 01:57 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC CWRemarks.Show raw report
CGI UA /OV CGI045020/TM 2345/FL430/TP E55P/WX NEG TS/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZME35
CGI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CGI045020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2345Reported at 23:45 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.WX NEG TSWeather and flight visibility observed.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZME35Remarks.Show raw report
PAH UA /OV CNG220024/TM 2325/FL370/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZME33
PAH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CNG220024Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2325Reported at 23:25 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZME33Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFAM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFAM reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 39 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 64%
- 02
- 36%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFAM
- IATA
- FAM
- FAA LID
- FAM
- City
- Farmington
- State
- Missouri
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 946 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.7611, -90.4286
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,323 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCPS
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 18m
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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
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- RC-Aviators - St Joe State Park , Park Hills, MO · 3 mi
- Mineral Area Modeling Association, Pimville Rd , Park Hills, MO · 7 mi
- Twin City Flyers - Decker Farm , De Soto, MO · 21 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KFAM
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFAM reported VFR conditions during about 79.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 260 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.7 kt, calm 20.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67.3 | 18.3 | 7.7 | 6.7 |
| Feb | 70.2 | 17.3 | 8.1 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 73.9 | 16.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 82.8 | 10.9 | 4.0 | 2.3 |
| May | 81.3 | 11.4 | 5.4 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 88.5 | 7.5 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 88.1 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 2.0 |
| Aug | 85.9 | 8.6 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| Sep | 82.0 | 10.0 | 5.3 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 80.3 | 10.1 | 6.0 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 76.5 | 12.7 | 6.0 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 63.8 | 20.2 | 9.6 | 6.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 kt |
| Feb | 6.9 kt |
| Mar | 7.3 kt |
| Apr | 7.2 kt |
| May | 5.6 kt |
| Jun | 4.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 4.0 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 5.3 kt |
| Nov | 6.3 kt |
| Dec | 6.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFAM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFAM?+
KFAM has 2 runways: 02, 20; the longest is 4,323 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFAM report its own weather?+
Yes. Farmington Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFAM have a TAF?+
No. KFAM does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCPS, about 50 nm away.
Does KFAM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFAM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFAM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Farmington Regional Airport (KFAM)
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