Fallon Municipal Airport (KFLX) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Fallon Municipal Airport in Fallon, NV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KNFL): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Fallon Municipal Airport (KFLX) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fallon, NV at 3,963 ft. KFLX has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KNFL, about 5 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (03, 13, 21, 31), longest 5,705 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 it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KNFL, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KNFL, 5.4 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNFL 130657Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP099 T02281033 $
What changed at KNFL (nearest station)?
Since the 0557Z (10:57 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0557Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KFLX
Based on the nearest station (KNFL), KFLX is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,850 ft (field elevation 3,963 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 KFLX. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 5,705 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 31 | 3,581 ft | GRE | 1 kt head | 12 kt left |
| 13 | 3,581 ft | GRE | 1 kt tail | 12 kt right |
| 03 | 5,705 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFLX weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fallon Municipal Airport in Fallon, NV: 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 KFLX is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFLX
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KNFL reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 22,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 31
- 39%
- 13
- 25%
- 21
- 23%
- 03
- 13%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (4:00 PM PDT)
TAF KNFL 112300Z 1123/1223 28017G28KT 9999 FEW080 SCT120 SCT250 QNH2985INS FM120400 27009G16KT 9999 SCT150 SCT240 QNH2992INS FM120600 VRB06KT 9999 FEW150 FEW250 QNH2986INS FM122100 26018G30KT 9999 FEW080 SCT150 SCT240 520009 530909 QNH2980INS LAST NO AMDS AFT 12/07 NEXT 14/07 TX33/1123Z TN11/1213Z FS30252
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFLX
- IATA
- FLX
- FAA LID
- FLX
- City
- Fallon
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,963 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4991, -118.7490
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,705 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KNFL
- TAF
- Nearest KNFL
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 18h 54m
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KFLX airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Fallon Municipal Airport in Fallon, NV 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KFLX weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFLX?+
KFLX has 4 runways: 03, 13, 21, 31; the longest is 5,705 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KFLX come from?+
Fallon Municipal Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KNFL, about 5 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KFLX can differ.
Does KFLX have a TAF?+
Yes. The KNFL TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFLX broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFLX does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFLX from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KFLX airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Fallon Municipal Airport (KFLX) 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 Fallon Municipal Airport (KFLX)
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