Simmons Army Air Field (KFBG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Simmons Army Air Field in Fort Bragg, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Simmons Army Air Field (KFBG) is a regional airport serving Fort Bragg, NC at 244 ft. KFBG reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (10, 28), longest 4,121 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 KFBG 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 (200°) at 3 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, broken clouds at 700 ft, overcast at 1,400 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 700 ft.
SPECI KFBG 130923Z AUTO 20003KT 9SM -RA BKN007 OVC014 25/25 A2993 RMK AO2 RAE0855RAB0856E06RAB13 CIG 007V014 BKN V SCT SLP135 $
What changed at KFBG?
Since the 0913Z (5:13 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from MVFR to IFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 1,400 ft to 700 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KFBG
KFBG is currently IFR with winds from 200° at 3 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and a 700 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,500 ft (field elevation 244 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 KFBG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28FAV | 4,121 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 10 | 4,121 ft | ASP | 1 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 24 h: wind 4→3 kt, ceiling 700 ft → 700 ft.
KFBG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Simmons Army Air Field in Fort Bragg, 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 KFBG 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 KFBG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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CLT UA /OV CLT360002/TM 0901/FLDURD/TP A321/RM BASE 500 AGL
CLT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLT360002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0901Reported at 09:01 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.RM BASE 500 AGLRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFBG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFBG reported mostly VFR across 52 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 28
- 55%
- 10
- 45%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0900Z (5:00 AM EDT)
TAF KFBG 130900Z 1309/1415 23003KT 9999 BKN040 QNH2993INS TEMPO 1312/1315 8000 -SHRA BKN015 BECMG 1316/1317 29006KT 9999 NSW BKN025 OVC040 QNH2991INS BECMG 1319/1320 31006KT 8000 -SHRA BKN045 OVC060 QNH2989INS BECMG 1323/1400 30003KT 9999 NSW SCT055 QNH2994INS TX32/1319Z TN23/1311Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFBG
- IATA
- FBG
- FAA LID
- FBG
- City
- Fort Bragg
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 244 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.1318, -78.9367
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,121 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 139.25 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 13h 43m
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KFBG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Simmons Army Air Field in Fort Bragg, NC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KFBG weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFBG?+
KFBG has 2 runways: 10, 28; the longest is 4,121 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFBG report its own weather?+
Yes. Simmons Army Air Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFBG have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFBG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFBG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFBG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFBG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Simmons Army Air Field (KFBG) 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 Simmons Army Air Field (KFBG)
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 Simmons Army Air Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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