Fond du Lac County Airport (KFLD) Aviation Weather: METAR
As of 8:53 PM CDT, Oct 28, KFLD is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 12 knots gusting 20, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling.
Live aviation weather for Fond du Lac County Airport in Fond du Lac, WI, including METAR, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter and runway crosswinds.
Fond du Lac County Airport (KFLD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fond du Lac, WI at a field elevation of 809 ft. KFLD reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. It has 2 physical runways (09/27, 18/36), the longest 5,941 ft. Automated weather is broadcast on 134.
Wind from the south (180°) at 12 kt, gusting 20 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.99 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KFLD 290153Z AUTO 18012G20KT 10SM BKN110 19/12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01890117
What changed at KFLD?
Since the 0053Z (7:53 PM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began, now gusting 20 kt.
- A ceiling formed at 11,000 ft.
Current pilot readout for KFLD
KFLD is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 12 knots gusting 20, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. the wind favors south-facing runway ends (18). Density altitude is approximately 1,400 ft (field elevation 809 ft). KFLD does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSBM, about 28 nm away.
KFLD by the numbers
What the long-run records say about flying here, computed for this airport alone.
KFLD reported VFR in 78% of daylight observations over 20 years, about 250 flyable days a year. July is the most reliable month and December the least, with IFR or worse 16% of the time. When conditions drop it is usually low ceilings rather than fog (ceilings under 1,000 ft 6% of hours, visibility under 3 miles 3%).
Over 20 years of hourly winds, runway 18 had the best headwind 37% of the time, runway 27 29%, and winds were calm 12% of hours. Winds most often blow from the south. Crosswind on the best available runway topped 15 kt in under 1% of hours.
Snow fell on about 60 days a year and freezing rain or drizzle on 4. From December to February KFLD was IFR or worse 14% of the time, against 3% from June to August.
Thunderstorms were reported on about 35 days a year. 60% of storm hours fall in June, July and August, peaking in June when storms were in the air 1% of the time.
Gusts showed up in 16% of hours, typically 8 kt above the steady wind, and the strongest credible gust on record was 59 kt. April is the windiest month (mean 9 kt) and August the calmest.
Sources: hourly observations 2006 to 2025 and the per-runway wind climatology 2006 to 2025. Historical summaries, not a forecast: check the current METAR, TAF and a briefing before flight.
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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 5,941 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 0 kt |
| 09 | 3,604 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 12 kt right (g20) |
| 27 | 3,604 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 12 kt left (g20) |
| 36 | 5,941 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 0 kt |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
KFLD 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 09/273,604 × 75 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KFLDWind
- 09
- 0 kt headwind · 12 kt crosswind from right
- 27
- 0 kt headwind · 12 kt crosswind from left
no active equipment NOTAM receivedView Runway Intelligence → - Status not monitoredRunway 18/365,941 × 100 ft · ASPCurrent useno stated-runway source at KFLDWind
- 18
- 12 kt headwind · 0 kt crosswind
- 36
- 12 kt tailwind · 0 kt crosswind
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 22 h: wind 8→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
KFLD 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 KFLD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
CWA UA /OV CWA/TM 0146/FL380/TP GA6C/SK T380/TB LGT
CWA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CWALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0146Reported at 01:46 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP GA6CAircraft type reporting.SK T380Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
DBQ UA /OV DBQ010040/TM 0039/FL370/TP A319/TB NEG
DBQ UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DBQ010040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0039Reported at 00:39 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
SBM UA /OV SBM/TM 0016/FL210/TP B738/TB NEG
SBM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SBMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0016Reported at 00:16 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
UES UA /OV BAE/TM 0016/FL370/TP BCS3/TB NEG
UES UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAELocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0016Reported at 00:16 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
UES UA /OV BAE180015/TM 0007/FL450/TP CL35/TB NEG
UES UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAE180015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0007Reported at 00:07 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MFI UA /OV MFI/TM 2356/FL130/TP CL35/SK UNKN130-TOP140/TA UNKN/IC NEG
MFI UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MFILocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2356Reported at 23:56 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK UNKN130-TOP140Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA UNKNOutside air temperature, °C.IC NEGIcing: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFLD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFLD reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- 18
- 55%
- 27
- 17%
- 36
- 16%
- 09
- 12%
Get KFLD weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KFLD in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KFLD free on TelegramLive KFLD Weather
Live crosswind meter
Measured by KFLD's own weather station.
Wind is 0° off runway 18, the end with the most headwind right now.
Asphalt · 5,941 ft. Headings from FAA runway data. Not for navigation.
Field aerial
North up
Runway 09/27, 18/36 drawn from FAA threshold coordinates.
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Something off? ✏️ Suggest an edit
Airport info
From the FAA airport record (cycle 2026-10-01) and OurAirports.
Services
- Fuel
- 100LL · Jet A · Jet A+
- Attended
- Daily 0800-1800 local
- Repairs
- Airframe & engine, major
- Transient parking
- Tie-downs · Hangars
- Landing fee
- No
- Other services
- Charter · Flight instruction · Aircraft rental
- Control tower
- None
- Wind indicator
- Lighted
Airport
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFLD
- IATA
- FLD
- FAA LID
- FLD
- City
- Fond du Lac
- State
- Wisconsin
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 809 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.7712, -88.4884
- Runways
- 2 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 5,941 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSBM
- AWOS/ASOS
- 134 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 57m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KFLD's live status on your website, free →
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
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Fond Du Lac Mini Aircraft Assn - Subway Rd , Fond du Lac, WI · 4 mi
- FDLAA - Fond Du Lac Aeromodelers Association - Hickory Rd , Fond du Lac, WI · 4 mi
- Winnebago RC Flyers - Mike Kolb Field , Pickett, WI · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KFLD
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFLD reported VFR conditions during about 78.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 250 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.5 kt, calm 10.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60.5 | 24.5 | 10.1 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 71.8 | 17.6 | 7.3 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 76.7 | 14.0 | 6.3 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 79.6 | 13.0 | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| May | 84.2 | 10.1 | 4.5 | 1.2 |
| Jun | 87.5 | 8.8 | 3.1 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 90.5 | 7.1 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 86.4 | 9.5 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 83.8 | 11.1 | 3.6 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 79.8 | 14.1 | 4.4 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 74.8 | 18.1 | 5.4 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 57.0 | 26.9 | 11.0 | 5.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.0 kt |
| Feb | 8.2 kt |
| Mar | 8.3 kt |
| Apr | 9.0 kt |
| May | 7.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.5 kt |
| Sep | 6.3 kt |
| Oct | 7.5 kt |
| Nov | 8.3 kt |
| Dec | 7.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
Customize your FLD shirt or mug
FLD's real runway layout on the back, elevation and tower frequency on the front. Add your tail number on the sleeve.
Pilot PIREPs for Fond du Lac County Airport (KFLD)
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 Fond du Lac County Airport, 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 KFLD 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.
No D-ATIS at this airport, showing METAR.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit
How ATIS Alerts works · All US airports · Wisconsin airports