Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (KFFO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (KFFO) is a regional airport serving Dayton, OH at 823 ft. KFFO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05L, 05R, 23L, 23R) — longest 12,600 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 KFFO 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 north-northwest (330°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,000 ft, scattered clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFFO 290055Z 33004KT 10SM FEW030 SCT250 26/19 A2976 RMK AO2A SLP073 T02610192
What changed at KFFO?
Since the 2355Z (7:55 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.74 → 29.76 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KFFO
KFFO is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05L, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 823 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KFFO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05LFAV | 12,600 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 05R | 7,000 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 23L | 7,000 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 23R | 12,600 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 4 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 9→4 kt, ceiling 25,000 ft → unlimited.
KFFO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH: 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 KFFO is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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 KFFO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CLE UA /OV 10 NW MFD/TM 2332/FL030/TP C172/SK VMC/WX 10 SM
CLE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 10 NW MFDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK VMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10 SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2321/FL030/TP CL35/SK B033
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK B033Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV CVG360008/TM 2254/FLDURC/TP CRJ9/SK B042 BKN T051
CVG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVG360008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2254Reported at 22:54 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK B042 BKN T051Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV MRT/TM 2251/FL100/TP C750/TB MOD TURB
CMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MRTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2251Reported at 22:51 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP C750Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD TURBTurbulence: moderate turb.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2251/FLDURD/TP E175/WX MVFR NO CLEAR BASE OR TOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2251Reported at 22:51 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E175Aircraft type reporting.WX MVFR NO CLEAR BASE OR TOPWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 2116/FL160/TP A319/SK SKC/WV 330034KT/TB NEG
ZZV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2116Reported at 21:16 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WV 330034KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV CVG270005/TM 2105/FLDURC/TP B738/SK SCT050/RM CLR ABV
CVG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVG270005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2105Reported at 21:05 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT050Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM CLR ABVRemarks.Show raw report
TOL UA /OV 1G0/TM 2034/FLDURD/TP P28A/SK BASE 036
TOL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 1G0Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2034Reported at 20:34 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK BASE 036Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ 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 a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 47 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23L/23R
- 64%
- 05L/05R
- 36%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1900Z (3:00 PM EDT)
TAF KFFO 281900Z 2819/3001 33012KT 9999 SCT045 QNH2970INS WND 35006KT AFT 2903 TEMPO 2819/2823 34015G25KT BECMG 2907/2908 35004KT 9999 MIFG FEW040 QNH2983INS BECMG 2912/2913 34009KT 9999 NSW FEW055 QNH2989INS TX30/2820Z TN17/2911Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- 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
- 4
- Longest runway
- 12,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.475 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 23h 45m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Fairborn Flying Aces RC Club 1 — Fairborn, OH · 4 mi
- Radio Aircraft Modelers SOC Rams 1 — Dayton, OH · 5 mi
- Dayton Area Thermal Soarers - Twin Towers Park — Yellow Springs, OH · 5 mi
KFFO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KFFO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFFO?+
KFFO has 4 runways — 05L, 05R, 23L, 23R; the longest is 12,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFFO report its own weather?+
Yes — Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFFO have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFFO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFFO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFFO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFFO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (KFFO) 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 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.
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