Fort Dodge Regional Airport (KFOD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fort Dodge Regional Airport in Fort Dodge, IA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (KFOD) is a regional airport serving Fort Dodge, IA at 1,156 ft. KFOD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 12, 24, 30) — longest 6,547 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 KFOD 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 east (080°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFOD 290456Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 23/22 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02280217 403060222 $
What changed at KFOD?
Since the 0356Z (10:56 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0356Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KFOD
KFOD is currently VFR with winds from 080° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,350 ft (field elevation 1,156 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 KFOD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 6,547 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 12 | 5,301 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 30 | 5,301 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 24 | 6,547 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 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 5→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFOD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fort Dodge Regional Airport in Fort Dodge, IA: 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 KFOD 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFOD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFOD reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 50%
- 12
- 26%
- 06
- 17%
- 30
- 7%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2330Z (6:30 PM CDT)
TAF KFOD 282330Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM SCT140 FM291400 17006KT P6SM SCT035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFOD
- IATA
- FOD
- FAA LID
- FOD
- City
- Fort Dodge
- State
- Iowa
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,156 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.5526, -94.1912
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,547 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.775 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 9m
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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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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFOD reported VFR conditions during about 78.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 256 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.1 kt, calm 12.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64.7 | 18.7 | 9.6 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 71.7 | 16.6 | 8.3 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 70.7 | 17.1 | 7.1 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 78.3 | 13.5 | 6.2 | 1.9 |
| May | 81.0 | 12.4 | 5.0 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 88.6 | 7.5 | 2.6 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 89.4 | 7.0 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 86.5 | 8.4 | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 87.5 | 7.2 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| Oct | 81.3 | 11.0 | 5.5 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 76.7 | 14.6 | 5.9 | 2.8 |
| Dec | 62.3 | 19.1 | 11.4 | 7.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.3 kt |
| Feb | 7.4 kt |
| Mar | 8.4 kt |
| Apr | 9.2 kt |
| May | 7.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.7 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 6.0 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 7.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFOD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Fort Dodge Regional Airport in Fort Dodge, IA 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 ↗
KFOD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFOD?+
KFOD has 4 runways — 06, 12, 24, 30; the longest is 6,547 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFOD report its own weather?+
Yes — Fort Dodge Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFOD have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFOD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFOD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFOD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFOD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Fort Dodge Regional Airport (KFOD) 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 Fort Dodge Regional Airport (KFOD)
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