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 (280°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNFL 290557Z 28010KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02611028 10367 20239 51018
What changed at KNFL (nearest station)?
Since the 0357Z (8:57 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 330° to 280°.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.89 → 29.93 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KFLX
Based on the nearest station (KNFL), KFLX is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31FAV | 3,581 ft | GRE | 7 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 21 | 5,705 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 03 | 5,705 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 13 | 3,581 ft | GRE | 7 kt tail | 7 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 0→10 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 © 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 KFLX
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
Show raw report
RNO UA /OV FMG150042/TM 0237/FL200/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
RNO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FMG150042Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
MMH UA /OV MMH340055/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
MMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
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 22 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 31
- 53%
- 21
- 32%
- 13
- 10%
- 03
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2200Z (3:00 PM PDT)
TAF KNFL 282200Z 2823/2923 VRB04KT 9999 SKC QNH2984INS FM290300 32009G15KT 9999 SKC QNH2987INS FM290700 VRB03KT 9999 SKC QNH2991INS FM291500 VRB04KT 9999 SCT100FU QNH2987INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2906 TIL 2914 TX37/2900Z TN14/2912Z FS30198
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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
- 20h 54m
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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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8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
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.
- Volts RC Club - Highway 50 — Silver Springs, NV · 22 mi
- RC NV - Lahontan Recreational Area — Silver Springs, NV · 23 mi
- Volts RC Club - Farm District Rd. — Fernley, NV · 25 mi
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 2608 · 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)
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 Fallon Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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