Hector International Airport (KFAR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hector International Airport in Fargo, ND, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hector International Airport (KFAR) is a regional airport serving Fargo, ND at 902 ft. KFAR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (09, 13, 18, 27), longest 9,001 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 KFAR 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-northwest (300°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 30.04 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFAR 130153Z 30007KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP173 T01610039
What changed at KFAR?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.02 → 30.04 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KFAR
KFAR is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,100 ft (field elevation 902 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KFAR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 3,801 ft | PEM | 7 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 27 | 6,302 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 36 | 9,001 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 18 | 9,001 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 09 | 6,302 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 13 | 3,801 ft | PEM | 7 kt tail | 2 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 5→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFAR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hector International Airport in Fargo, ND: 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 KFAR 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 KFAR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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JMS UA /OV JMS270020/TM 0051/FL050/TP P28A/TB NEG
JMS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JMS270020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0051Reported at 00:51 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FAR UA /OV FAR250030/TM 2321/FL350/TP A333/TB CONS LGT CHOP
FAR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FAR250030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A333Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
AXN UA /OV AXN/TM 2320/FL100/TP C340/TB NEG
AXN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AXNLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2320Reported at 23:20 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP C340Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
GFK UA /OV KGFK040015/TM 2305/FL070/TP PA44/SK SCT-BKN050-TOPUNKN/TA M01/IC NEG
GFK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KGFK040015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2305Reported at 23:05 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP PA44Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT-BKN050-TOPUNKNSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA M01Outside air temperature, °C.IC NEGIcing: none reported.Show raw report
GFK UUA /OV KGFK120002/TM 2102/FL011/TP P28A/RM LLWS +15 KT 011-SFC DURD RWY27L
GFK UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV KGFK120002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2102Reported at 21:02 UTC.FL011Altitude: 1,100 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.RM LLWS +15 KT 011-SFC DURD …Remarks.Show raw report
FAR UA /OV FAR/TM 2101/FL370/TP B77W/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350 CONS LGT 370
FAR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FARLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2101Reported at 21:01 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B77WAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 350 CONS LG…Turbulence: continuous light chop 350 cons lgt 370.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFAR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFAR reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 13
- 24%
- 31
- 18%
- 27
- 17%
- 09
- 16%
- 18
- 15%
- 36
- 10%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KFAR 122320Z 1300/1324 30012KT P6SM BKN150 FM130300 VRB05KT P6SM BKN100 FM131500 32008KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFAR
- IATA
- FAR
- FAA LID
- FAR
- City
- Fargo
- State
- North Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 902 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.9207, -96.8158
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 9,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 22h 28m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at KFAR
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFAR reported VFR conditions during about 79.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 252 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.4 kt, calm 6.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.5 | 20.2 | 10.8 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 70.9 | 15.9 | 8.4 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 72.4 | 16.6 | 7.0 | 4.1 |
| Apr | 79.5 | 13.1 | 5.4 | 2.0 |
| May | 84.7 | 11.7 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 89.6 | 8.0 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 93.3 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 89.5 | 7.1 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 87.2 | 8.1 | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| Oct | 81.2 | 13.1 | 4.2 | 1.5 |
| Nov | 74.2 | 17.9 | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 59.7 | 19.9 | 13.3 | 7.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.7 kt |
| Feb | 9.7 kt |
| Mar | 10.2 kt |
| Apr | 10.7 kt |
| May | 10.1 kt |
| Jun | 9.1 kt |
| Jul | 7.8 kt |
| Aug | 7.6 kt |
| Sep | 8.6 kt |
| Oct | 9.8 kt |
| Nov | 9.8 kt |
| Dec | 9.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFAR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Hector International Airport in Fargo, ND shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KFAR weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFAR?+
KFAR has 6 runways: 09, 13, 18, 27, 31, 36; the longest is 9,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFAR report its own weather?+
Yes. Hector International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFAR have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFAR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFAR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFAR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFAR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Hector International Airport (KFAR) 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 Hector International Airport (KFAR)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Hector International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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