Frederick Regional Airport (KFDR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Frederick Regional Airport in Frederick, OK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Frederick Regional Airport (KFDR) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Frederick, OK at 1,258 ft. KFDR reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 12 runways (03, 08, 12, 17), longest 6,099 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 132.675. Track KFDR 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-southeast (160°) at 13 kt, gusting 22 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFDR 130553Z AUTO 16013G22KT 10SM CLR 32/19 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP096 T03170189 10394 20317 404220228 50013
What changed at KFDR?
Since the 0453Z (11:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began, now gusting 22 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KFDR
KFDR is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 13 knots gusting 22, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,600 ft (field elevation 1,258 ft). KFDR does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLTS, about 24 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 KFDR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 6,099 ft | ASPH-F | 12 kt head | 4 kt left (g8) |
| 17L | 3,180 ft | CON | 12 kt head | 4 kt left (g8) |
| 12FAV | 4,578 ft | CON | 12 kt head | 5 kt right (g9) |
| 21 | 4,812 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 12 kt left (g20) |
| 03 | 4,812 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 12 kt right (g20) |
| 35 | 6,099 ft | ASPH-F | 12 kt tail | 4 kt right (g8) |
| 35R | 3,180 ft | CON | 12 kt tail | 4 kt right (g8) |
| 30 | 4,578 ft | CON | 12 kt tail | 5 kt left (g9) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→13 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFDR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Frederick Regional Airport in Frederick, OK: 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 KFDR 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 KFDR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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OKC UA /OV IRW/TM 0148/FL380/TP A321/TB LGT-MOD CHOP/RM ZFW49
OKC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV IRWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0148Reported at 01:48 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: light to moderate chop.RM ZFW49Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFDR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFDR reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 12
- 49%
- 17/17L
- 27%
- 21
- 10%
- 03
- 9%
- 30
- 3%
- 35/35R
- 2%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFDR
- IATA
- FDR
- FAA LID
- FDR
- City
- Frederick
- State
- Oklahoma
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,258 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.3520, -98.9839
- Runways
- 12
- Longest runway
- 6,099 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KLTS
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 18h 19m
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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
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Historical Flying Weather at KFDR
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFDR reported VFR conditions during about 88.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 303 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.8 kt, calm 3.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86.2 | 8.4 | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 81.0 | 11.6 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 86.2 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 86.5 | 9.5 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| May | 88.6 | 7.8 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 95.3 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 97.5 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Aug | 96.9 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 93.3 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| Oct | 89.9 | 6.0 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 87.6 | 7.7 | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 81.8 | 9.5 | 3.3 | 5.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.5 kt |
| Feb | 10.3 kt |
| Mar | 11.0 kt |
| Apr | 11.3 kt |
| May | 10.5 kt |
| Jun | 10.4 kt |
| Jul | 8.8 kt |
| Aug | 8.6 kt |
| Sep | 8.5 kt |
| Oct | 9.6 kt |
| Nov | 9.5 kt |
| Dec | 9.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFDR weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFDR?+
KFDR has 12 runways: 03, 08, 12, 17, 17L, 17R, 21, 26, 30, 35, 35L, 35R; the longest is 6,099 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFDR report its own weather?+
Yes. Frederick Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFDR have a TAF?+
No. KFDR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLTS, about 24 nm away.
Does KFDR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFDR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFDR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Frederick Regional Airport (KFDR)
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