Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (KFAY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field in Fayetteville, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (KFAY) is a regional airport serving Fayetteville, NC at 189 ft. KFAY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04, 10, 22, 28), longest 7,709 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 KFAY 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-southwest (210°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 800 ft, overcast at 1,200 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.96 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 800 ft.
METAR KFAY 130753Z 21004KT 10SM BKN008 OVC012 25/24 A2996 RMK AO2 RAB05E26 CIG 006V009 SLP138 P0000 T02500244
What changed at KFAY?
Since the 0729Z (3:29 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0729Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KFAY
KFAY is currently IFR with winds from 210° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,400 ft (field elevation 189 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 KFAY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 7,709 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 28 | 4,801 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 10 | 4,801 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 04 | 7,709 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 800 ft.
KFAY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field in Fayetteville, NC: 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 KFAY 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFAY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFAY reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
- 22
- 45%
- 04
- 21%
- 28
- 19%
- 10
- 15%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0525Z (1:25 AM EDT)
TAF KFAY 130525Z 1306/1406 19008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 TEMPO 1306/1307 4SM -SHRA BR BKN040 FM131000 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN007 FM131400 22005KT P6SM BKN015 FM131700 25008KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFAY
- IATA
- FAY
- FAA LID
- FAY
- City
- Fayetteville
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 189 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.9912, -78.8803
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,709 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 121.25 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 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
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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.
- Davis Bridge Aeromodelers - Parnell Farms , Parkton, NC · 10 mi
- Piedmont Aeromodelers Flying Club, Hayfield Road , Wade, NC · 13 mi
- Johnsonville Model Aircraft Society - Hillmon Grove , Cameron, NC · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KFAY
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFAY reported VFR conditions during about 82.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 282 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.3 kt, calm 11.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.2 | 9.2 | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 79.1 | 9.1 | 6.5 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 82.6 | 9.1 | 5.3 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 85.8 | 8.8 | 3.7 | 1.7 |
| May | 83.3 | 9.8 | 4.7 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 85.7 | 8.5 | 4.0 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 84.7 | 9.1 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Aug | 80.5 | 11.2 | 5.1 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 79.2 | 11.7 | 5.8 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 81.5 | 10.0 | 5.5 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 82.8 | 8.6 | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 77.8 | 10.3 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5 kt |
| Feb | 7.1 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 7.5 kt |
| May | 6.7 kt |
| Jun | 6.0 kt |
| Jul | 5.8 kt |
| Aug | 5.1 kt |
| Sep | 5.7 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 6.0 kt |
| Dec | 5.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFAY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field in Fayetteville, NC 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 ↗
KFAY weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFAY?+
KFAY has 4 runways: 04, 10, 22, 28; the longest is 7,709 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFAY report its own weather?+
Yes. Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFAY have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFAY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFAY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFAY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFAY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (KFAY) 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 Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (KFAY)
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