ATIS Alerts

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.

VFR
Observed 0656Z (12:56 AM MDT)live · refreshes every 60s
Wind
040° 5 kt
Visibility
10+ sm
Ceiling
Unlimited
Altimeter
30.09"
Temp / Dew
57°F / 14°C
dew 48°F / 9°C

Wind from the northeast (040°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 14°C (57°F), altimeter 30.09 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR
METAR KFNL 130656Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP136 T01390089 402500117 $

What changed at KFNL?

Since the 0556Z (11:56 PM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

  • Temperature down 3°C.

This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when KFNL's weather changes, free →

Current pilot readout for KFNL

KFNL is currently VFR with winds from 040° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,900 ft (field elevation 5,016 ft). KFNL does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBJC, about 33 nm away.

⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.

New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →

Get KFNL weather alerts in Telegram

Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KFNL 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 KFNL free on Telegram

Staying over at KFNL

For pilots and crews overnighting at Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL).

Nearby Pilot Hotel Deals

Well-reviewed places under $500 a night near KFNL (FNL); drag to explore or tap a pin for the rate.

Crew Rental Car Deals

Ask the FBO about a crew car first: many hand you keys for a couple of hours at no charge. For an overnight or a one-way, compare rental desks at FNL on one page.

Affiliate disclosure: ATIS Alerts earns a commission on hotel and rental car bookings made through this section, at no extra cost to you. Hotel rates come from Stay22's booking partners (Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo and others) and rental car prices from DiscoverCars.com and its rental partners, not from ATIS Alerts.

Runway wind check

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.

RunwayHead / TailCrosswind
06FAV4 kt head3 kt left
333 kt head4 kt right
153 kt tail4 kt left
244 kt tail3 kt right

Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →

24-hour trend

Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.

Wind (kt)Gusts (kt)Bottom strip, flight category:VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report
0122407Z19Z06Z

Over the last 23 h: wind 135 kt, ceiling unlimitedunlimited.

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.

Loading…
Loading radar…

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.

Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KFNL

Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.

PIREP0320Z (9:20 PM MDT) · 42 NM SE of KFNL · 6,000 ft MSL · CRJ2
Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 1 EAST/TM 0320/FL060/TP CRJ2/RM SMOOTH RIDE
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV 1 EASTLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0320Reported at 03:20 UTC.
FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.
TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.
RM SMOOTH RIDERemarks.
PIREP0258Z (8:58 PM MDT) · 49 NM SW of KFNL · 22,000 ft MSL · A320
light chop turbulence
Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN255039/TM 0258/FL220/TP A320/TB LGT CHOP/RM CONNR SID ZDVWC
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV DEN255039Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0258Reported at 02:58 UTC.
FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.
TP A320Aircraft type reporting.
TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.
RM CONNR SID ZDVWCRemarks.
PIREP0226Z (8:26 PM MDT) · 42 NM SE of KFNL · 8,000 ft MSL · A320
smooth turbulence
Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0226/FL080/TP A320/TB SMOOTH
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV DENLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0226Reported at 02:26 UTC.
FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.
TP A320Aircraft type reporting.
TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.
PIREP0209Z (8:09 PM MDT) · 42 NM SE of KFNL · 14,000 ft MSL · B739
moderate 14,000–11,000 ft turbulence
Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 50 NE/TM 0209/FL140/TP B739/TB MOD 140-110
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV 50 NELocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0209Reported at 02:09 UTC.
FL140Altitude: 14,000 ft MSL.
TP B739Aircraft type reporting.
TB MOD 140-110Turbulence: moderate 14,000–11,000 ft.
PIREP0145Z (7:45 PM MDT) · 20 NM S of KFNL · altitude unknown · C182
Show raw report
EIK UA /OV DEN310025 /TM 0145 /FLUNKN /TP C182 /SK FEW140 /TB NEG /RM SMOOTH
EIK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV DEN310025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0145Reported at 01:45 UTC.
FLUNKNAltitude unknown.
TP C182Aircraft type reporting.
SK FEW140Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.
TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.
RM SMOOTHRemarks.
PIREP0131Z (7:31 PM MDT) · 78 NM SW of KFNL · 23,000 ft MSL · A21N
light chop turbulence
Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN230060/TM 0131/FL230/TP A21N/TB LGT CHOP/RM SSKII STAR ZDVWC
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV DEN230060Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0131Reported at 01:31 UTC.
FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.
TP A21NAircraft type reporting.
TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.
RM SSKII STAR ZDVWCRemarks.
PIREP0126Z (7:26 PM MDT) · 42 NM SE of KFNL · 7,000 ft MSL · E175
smooth turbulence
Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0126/FL070/TP E175/TB SMOOTH
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.
OV DENLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.
TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.
FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.
TP E175Aircraft type reporting.
TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.

⚠️ 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 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 12,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.

Last 24 hours
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 7/13 kt
Max gust: 21 kt
Lowest ceiling: 12,000 ft
Lowest vis: -
Prevailing wind: NE
Category changes: 0
Last 7 days
VFR 100%
Wind avg/max: 5/13 kt
Max gust: 21 kt
Lowest ceiling: 7,000 ft
Lowest vis: 6 sm
Prevailing wind: S
Category changes: 0
Active Runway - past 30 days
15
39%
06
28%
33
22%
24
11%

Get free ATIS alerts for KFNL

We'll message you on Telegram the moment a new METAR changes the picture at KFNL (Northern Colorado Regional Airport): flight category, wind, or ceiling past your minimums.

Track KFNL on Telegram

Free • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime

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
Next sunset
17h 59m

Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KFNL's live status on your website, free →

Nearby airports

Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.

RC flying fields nearby

AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.

All RC flying fields →

See all Colorado airports →

Historical Flying Weather at KFNL

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.

VFR Score
72
Wind Score
63
Reliability Score
61
National VFR rank
#138 of 1,400
Regional rank
#6
State rank
#19
Full historical breakdown
Daylight VFR
89.7%
MVFR
5.9%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
1.7%
Est. VFR days/yr
304
Most VFR month
June
Fewest VFR month
February
Median ceiling
4,100 ft
Median visibility
10 sm
Calm wind
15.2%
Median wind
5 kt
Gusty hours
9.1%
Crosswind >15 kt
0.1%
Fog/mist days/yr
33
Thunderstorm days/yr
43
Summer density alt
7,676 ft

Flight category by month

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VFRMVFRIFRLIFR
KFNL monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
MonthVFR %MVFR %IFR %LIFR %
Jan89.65.03.22.3
Feb82.88.55.13.5
Mar87.96.13.22.8
Apr87.67.13.41.9
May86.88.52.91.7
Jun95.93.10.50.4
Jul95.03.70.80.5
Aug93.35.01.30.3
Sep90.16.72.30.9
Oct88.46.63.01.9
Nov90.35.22.81.7
Dec90.24.62.82.5

Average wind by month

049JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
KFNL average wind by month, 2006–2025
MonthMean wind (kt)
Jan5.4 kt
Feb6.4 kt
Mar7.0 kt
Apr7.8 kt
May6.6 kt
Jun6.3 kt
Jul6.0 kt
Aug5.7 kt
Sep5.5 kt
Oct5.7 kt
Nov5.5 kt
Dec5.7 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 2610 · 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)

Community-submitted

Community-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.

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.

⚠️ 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 KFNL 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.

From the ATIS Alerts team

Why pilots use ATIS Alerts

Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram, so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.

  • Get pinged the moment KFNL drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
  • Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays: one link, always current.
  • Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
Get free alerts for KFNL

⚠️ 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 · Colorado airports