Franklin Regional Airport (KFKN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Franklin Regional Airport in Franklin, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Franklin Regional Airport (KFKN) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Franklin, VA at 41 ft. KFKN reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (09, 14, 27, 32) — longest 4,977 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 124.675. Track KFKN 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 (180°) at 7 kt, gusting 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 3,200 ft, scattered clouds at 4,200 ft, broken clouds at 4,700 ft, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 29.60 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,700 ft.
METAR KFKN 290155Z AUTO 18007G15KT 10SM SCT032 SCT042 BKN047 25/22 A2960 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E THRU SW P0015 T02510221
What changed at KFKN?
Since the 0135Z (9:35 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 15 kt.
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
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Current pilot readout for KFKN
KFKN is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 7 knots gusting 15, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,700 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 41 ft). KFKN does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFAF, about 30 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 KFKN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 4,977 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 7 kt left (g15) |
| 09 | 4,977 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 7 kt right (g15) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → 4,700 ft.
KFKN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Franklin Regional Airport in Franklin, VA: 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 KFKN 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 KFKN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
DCA UA /OV BRV120015/TM 0008/FL090/TP BCS1/TB MOD/RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FT
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BRV120015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0008Reported at 00:08 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FTRemarks.Show raw report
FCI UA /OV FAK/TM 2122/FL160/TP CRJ9/TB MOD
FCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FAKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2122Reported at 21:22 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
RIC UA /OV RIC240015/TM 2102/FL230/TP B350/TA M12/IC LGT RIME
RIC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RIC240015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2102Reported at 21:02 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TA M12Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
RDU UA /OV RDU040030/TM 2059/FL290/TP E55P/TA M12/IC TRACE RIME
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU040030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2059Reported at 20:59 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.TA M12Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE RIMEIcing: trace rime.Show raw report
EWN UA /OV EWN289013 /TM 2007 /FL380 /TP B737 /TA M49 /WV 31561KT /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
EWN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EWN289013Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2007Reported at 20:07 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TA M49Outside air temperature, °C.WV 31561KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFKN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFKN reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 27
- 54%
- 09
- 46%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFKN
- IATA
- FKN
- FAA LID
- FKN
- City
- Franklin
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 41 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.6981, -76.9038
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,977 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFAF
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 12m
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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
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Tidewater Model Soaring Society - Courthouse Hwy — Windsor, VA · 14 mi
- Hampton Roads Silent Flyers - HRRC Flying Site — Suffolk, VA · 14 mi
- Hampton Roads Silent Flyers - Iron Mine Springs Rd — Windsor, VA · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFKN reported VFR conditions during about 81.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 279 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; September had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.2 kt, calm 32.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.2 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 80.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 82.5 | 8.7 | 6.2 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 84.6 | 9.1 | 4.3 | 1.9 |
| May | 80.1 | 10.4 | 6.4 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 81.4 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 5.7 |
| Jul | 85.7 | 8.4 | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 83.3 | 9.7 | 4.1 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 78.3 | 12.2 | 5.6 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 78.5 | 10.4 | 7.1 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 81.9 | 9.1 | 5.1 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 78.9 | 9.0 | 6.4 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 kt |
| Feb | 5.0 kt |
| Mar | 5.5 kt |
| Apr | 5.5 kt |
| May | 4.7 kt |
| Jun | 4.0 kt |
| Jul | 3.8 kt |
| Aug | 3.2 kt |
| Sep | 3.4 kt |
| Oct | 3.5 kt |
| Nov | 3.7 kt |
| Dec | 3.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFKN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFKN?+
KFKN has 4 runways — 09, 14, 27, 32; the longest is 4,977 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFKN report its own weather?+
Yes — Franklin Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFKN have a TAF?+
No — KFKN does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFAF, about 30 nm away.
Does KFKN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFKN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFKN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Franklin Regional Airport (KFKN)
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