Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) is a regional airport serving Loveland, CO at 5,016 ft. KFNL reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 15, 24, 33) — longest 8,500 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 KFNL 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 southeast (130°) at 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 25°C (77°F), altimeter 30.06 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFNL 290156Z AUTO 13014KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP107 T02500167 $
What changed at KFNL?
Since the 0056Z (6:56 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 170° to 130°.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for KFNL
KFNL is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 14 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,250 ft (field elevation 5,016 ft). KFNL does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBJC, about 33 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 KFNL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 8,500 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 06 | 2,189 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 12 kt right |
| 24 | 2,189 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 12 kt left |
| 33 | 8,500 ft | ASP | 12 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 5→14 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFNL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland, CO: 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 KFNL 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 KFNL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0127/FL060/TP E75L/TB NEG/RM DURD RY16R DEN
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0127Reported at 01:27 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURD RY16R DENRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 30E/TM 0111/FLDURC/TP SW4/TB NEG BLO 160/IC NEG/RM VMC BLO 160
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 30ELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP SW4Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 160Turbulence: none reported blo 160.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM VMC BLO 160Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 15NW/TM 0042/FL150/TP B38M/TB SMOOTH/RM SFC-150
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15NWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.RM SFC-150Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 40NW/TM 0040/FL185/TP B739/TB MOD TB/RM 185-160 DURD
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 40NWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL185Altitude: 18,500 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD TBTurbulence: moderate tb.RM 185-160 DURDRemarks.Show raw report
COS UA /OV 15 SW LUFSE/TM 0007/FL100/TP C501/TB LT TB
COS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 SW LUFSELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0007Reported at 00:07 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP C501Aircraft type reporting.TB LT TBTurbulence: lt tb.Show raw report
CYS UA /OV CYS/TM 2352/FL200/TP SW4/SK TOP 300/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC
CYS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CYSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2352Reported at 23:52 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP SW4Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP 300Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 15 W DEN/TM 2350/FL145/TP A319/TB LGT-MOD/RM DURC
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 W DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2350Reported at 23:50 UTC.FL145Altitude: 14,500 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 35 SW DEN/TM 2350/FL210/TP B739/TB MOD CHOP/RM 210-190 DURD
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 35 SW DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2350Reported at 23:50 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM 210-190 DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFNL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFNL reported mostly VFR across 33 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 28 kt, the lowest ceiling was 8,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15
- 38%
- 06
- 27%
- 33
- 25%
- 24
- 10%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFNL
- IATA
- FNL
- FAA LID
- FNL
- City
- Loveland
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,016 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.4497, -105.0113
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBJC
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.075 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 13m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Love-Air R/C Club - Drake Field — Ft. Collins, CO · 13 mi
- FoCo FPV - McConnell Raceway — Laporte, CO · 14 mi
- Longmont Electric Aircraft Flyers Inc - Union Reservoir — Longmont, CO · 19 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFNL reported VFR conditions during about 89.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 304 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 15.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.6 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Feb | 82.8 | 8.5 | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 87.9 | 6.1 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 87.6 | 7.1 | 3.4 | 1.9 |
| May | 86.8 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 95.9 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Jul | 95.0 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 93.3 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 90.1 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 88.4 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Nov | 90.3 | 5.2 | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 90.2 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.4 kt |
| Feb | 6.4 kt |
| Mar | 7.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 6.6 kt |
| Jun | 6.3 kt |
| Jul | 6.0 kt |
| Aug | 5.7 kt |
| Sep | 5.5 kt |
| Oct | 5.7 kt |
| Nov | 5.5 kt |
| Dec | 5.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFNL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland, CO 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 ↗
KFNL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFNL?+
KFNL has 4 runways — 06, 15, 24, 33; the longest is 8,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFNL report its own weather?+
Yes — Northern Colorado Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFNL have a TAF?+
No — KFNL does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBJC, about 33 nm away.
Does KFNL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFNL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFNL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFNL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) 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 Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Northern Colorado Regional Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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