Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (KFFO) Aviation Weather: METAR, TAF & ATIS
As of 3:56 AM ET, Oct 28, KFFO is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 21,000 ft ceiling. The FAA lists no ground stop or delay program for KFFO right now.
Live aviation weather for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH, including METAR, TAF, ATIS, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (KFFO) is a regional airport serving Dayton, OH at a field elevation of 823 ft. KFFO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (05L/23R, 05R/23L), the longest 12,600 ft. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 21,000 ft, temperature 10°C (50°F), altimeter 30.25 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 21,000 ft.
SPECI KFFO 280756Z 00000KT 10SM MIFG BKN210 10/08 A3025 RMK AO2A VIS 1 1/8 RWY05L SLP245
What changed at KFFO?
Since the 0755Z (3:55 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from IFR to VFR.
- Visibility improved from 1.13 SM to 10 SM.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- Shallow fog began (MIFG).
- Mist ended (BR).
The latest report is an off-schedule special (SPECI), issued because conditions changed significantly. What is a SPECI? →
Current pilot readout for KFFO
KFFO is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 21,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 0 ft (field elevation 823 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L | 12,600 ft | PEM | - | - |
| 05R | 7,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 23L | 7,000 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 23R | 12,600 ft | PEM | - | - |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
KFFO runways
2 physical runways · 4 runway ends. Each card opens the runway's intelligence page: equipment and lighting, LAHSO, frequencies, today's configuration, predicted use, history and approaches.
- Status not monitoredRunway 05L/23R12,600 × 300 ft · PEMCurrent useno stated-runway source at KFFOWind
- 05L
- no steady wind
- 23R
- no steady wind
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 05R/23L7,000 × 150 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KFFOWind
- 05R
- no steady wind
- 23L
- no steady wind
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence →
“Current use” is what the facilitystates; wind components are arithmetic on the current METAR against TRUE headings; status reflects NOTAMs received through SWIM, the tower's TFDM record and the D-ATIS — a runway reads “Open” only with a complete NOTAM picture.
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 21,000 ft.
KFFO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KFFO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0333/FL430/TP CL30/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0333Reported at 03:33 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFFO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFFO reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 21,000 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 05L/05R
- 55%
- 23L/23R
- 45%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0300Z (11:00 PM EDT)
TAF KFFO 280300Z 2803/2909 VRB06KT 9999 BKN250 QNH3023INS BECMG 2808/2809 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 BKN220 QNH3024INS BECMG 2816/2817 18009KT 9999 FEW220 QNH3018INS TX24/2821Z TN08/2811Z
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Live crosswind meter
Measured by KFFO's own weather station.
Wind is calm or variable. Either end works.
Concrete · 12,600 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 05L/23R, 05R/23L drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Something off? ✏️ Suggest an edit
Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KFFO
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KFFO.
View all active US TFRs → · Official FAA TFR ↗
Verify with official FAA TFR sources before flight.
Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Attended
- 24 hours
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Oxygen
- Bulk, high & low pressure
- Transient parking
- Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Cargo handling
- Control tower
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- Unlighted
Airport
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFFO
- IATA
- FFO
- FAA LID
- FFO
- City
- Dayton
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 823 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.8261, -84.0483
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 12,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.475 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 13h 51m
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Nearby airports
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Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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KFFO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2611 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
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FFO's real runway layout on the back, elevation and tower frequency on the front. Add your tail number on the sleeve.
Pilot PIREPs for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (KFFO)
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 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KFFO yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
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