Bigfork Municipal Airport (KFOZ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bigfork Municipal Airport in Bigfork, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bigfork Municipal Airport (KFOZ) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Bigfork, MN at 1,348 ft. KFOZ reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (15, 33) — longest 3,998 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 34.5. Track KFOZ 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 south-southwest (200°) at 11 kt, gusting 16 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 34,000 ft, temperature 31°C (87°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFOZ 291935Z AUTO 20011G16KT 10SM FEW340 31/21 A2991 RMK AO2 T03060213
What changed at KFOZ?
Since the 1915Z (2:15 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1915Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KFOZ
KFOZ is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 11 knots gusting 16, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,550 ft (field elevation 1,348 ft). KFOZ does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KHIB, about 41 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 KFOZ. 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 | 3,998 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 8 kt right (g12) |
| 33 | 3,998 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 8 kt left (g12) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFOZ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bigfork Municipal Airport in Bigfork, MN: 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 KFOZ 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 KFOZ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFOZ reported mostly VFR across 71 observations, with 15 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 15
- 69%
- 33
- 31%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFOZ
- FAA LID
- FOZ
- City
- Bigfork
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,348 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.7839, -93.6510
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,998 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KHIB
- AWOS/ASOS
- 34.5 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 6h 0m
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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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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFOZ reported VFR conditions during about 74.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 237 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.3 kt, calm 30.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55.4 | 26.0 | 12.2 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 69.8 | 18.8 | 6.5 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 74.7 | 14.7 | 6.0 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 76.5 | 12.6 | 6.5 | 4.5 |
| May | 79.8 | 11.8 | 5.9 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 81.4 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| Jul | 82.6 | 9.3 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Aug | 79.1 | 9.8 | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 73.3 | 12.5 | 7.5 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 70.1 | 18.2 | 7.6 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 59.3 | 26.7 | 9.0 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 48.6 | 25.3 | 15.6 | 10.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.4 kt |
| Feb | 4.4 kt |
| Mar | 4.9 kt |
| Apr | 5.2 kt |
| May | 5.0 kt |
| Jun | 4.0 kt |
| Jul | 3.4 kt |
| Aug | 3.4 kt |
| Sep | 4.0 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 kt |
| Nov | 4.7 kt |
| Dec | 4.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFOZ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFOZ?+
KFOZ has 2 runways — 15, 33; the longest is 3,998 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFOZ report its own weather?+
Yes — Bigfork Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFOZ have a TAF?+
No — KFOZ does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KHIB, about 41 nm away.
Does KFOZ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFOZ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFOZ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bigfork Municipal Airport (KFOZ)
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