Fillmore County Airport (KFKA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fillmore County Airport in Preston, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fillmore County Airport (KFKA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Preston, MN at 1,277 ft. KFKA reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (11, 29) — longest 4,001 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.925. Track KFKA 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 east-southeast (110°) at 3 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFKA 290155Z AUTO 11003KT 7SM CLR 23/19 A2993 RMK AO2
What changed at KFKA?
Since the 0135Z (8:35 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KFKA
KFKA is currently VFR with winds from 110° at 3 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,550 ft (field elevation 1,277 ft). KFKA does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KRST, about 20 nm away.
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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 KFKA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 4,001 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 29 | 4,001 ft | ASP | 3 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 5→3 kt, ceiling 3,500 ft → unlimited.
KFKA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fillmore County Airport in Preston, MN: 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 KFKA 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 KFKA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ACQ UA /OV ACQ/TM 2036/FL140/TP C421/WX HZ
ACQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ACQLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2036Reported at 20:36 UTC.FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.TP C421Aircraft type reporting.WX HZWeather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFKA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFKA reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,500 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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- 61%
- 11
- 39%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFKA
- FAA LID
- FKA
- City
- Preston
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,277 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.6768, -92.1797
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KRST
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.925 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 23h 30m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFKA reported VFR conditions during about 73.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 238 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.0 kt, calm 7.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.6 | 20.8 | 12.6 | 10.1 |
| Feb | 68.8 | 16.7 | 8.8 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 70.8 | 15.6 | 7.2 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 74.1 | 14.9 | 7.3 | 3.7 |
| May | 79.2 | 12.0 | 5.9 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 83.4 | 9.6 | 4.1 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 86.1 | 8.4 | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 82.3 | 9.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 83.5 | 9.2 | 4.2 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 76.0 | 13.1 | 6.5 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 67.4 | 18.4 | 8.0 | 6.2 |
| Dec | 52.0 | 21.5 | 14.3 | 12.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.0 kt |
| Feb | 9.0 kt |
| Mar | 9.0 kt |
| Apr | 9.6 kt |
| May | 8.2 kt |
| Jun | 7.0 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.5 kt |
| Sep | 6.6 kt |
| Oct | 8.1 kt |
| Nov | 9.1 kt |
| Dec | 8.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFKA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFKA?+
KFKA has 2 runways — 11, 29; the longest is 4,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFKA report its own weather?+
Yes — Fillmore County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFKA have a TAF?+
No — KFKA does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KRST, about 20 nm away.
Does KFKA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFKA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFKA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Fillmore County Airport (KFKA)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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