Fitch H Beach Airport (KFPK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts

Live aviation weather for Fitch H Beach Airport in Charlotte, MI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.

Fitch H Beach Airport (KFPK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Charlotte, MI at 891 ft. KFPK reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03, 15, 21, 33), longest 3,510 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.075. Track KFPK 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 0615Z (2:15 AM EDT)live · refreshes every 60s

Wind

VRB 2 kt

Visibility

10+ sm

Ceiling

Unlimited

Altimeter

29.91"

Temp / Dew

66°F / 19°C

dew 64°F / 18°C

Wind variable at 2 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

Raw METAR

METAR KFPK 130615Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A2991 RMK AO2

What changed at KFPK?

Since the 0555Z (1:55 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.

No significant changes since the 0555Z report, conditions are holding steady.

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Current pilot readout for KFPK

KFPK is currently VFR with variable winds at 2 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 891 ft). KFPK does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLAN, about 16 nm away.

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

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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 KFPK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.

Current wind is variable at 2 kt: light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.

Runway	Length	Surface	Head / Tail	Crosswind
03	3,510 ft	CON	-	-
15	2,298 ft	GRS	-	-
21	3,510 ft	CON	-	-
33	2,298 ft	GRS	-	-

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24-hour trend

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

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

Over the last 24 h: wind 1→2 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.

KFPK weather radar

Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.

Live weather radar around Fitch H Beach Airport in Charlotte, MI: 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 KFPK is headed.

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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 KFPK

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

PIREP0541Z (1:41 AM EDT) · 68 NM E of KFPK · during descent · A20N

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DTW UA /OV RWY 22L FINAL/TM 0541/FLDURD/TP A20N/WX FIELD IN SIGHT 15 MILES OUT AND 040

DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV RWY 22L FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0541Reported at 05:41 UTC.

FLDURDReported during descent.

TP A20NAircraft type reporting.

WX FIELD IN SIGHT 15 MILES O…Weather and flight visibility observed.

PIREP0224Z (10:24 PM EDT) · 65 NM NW of KFPK · 34,000 ft MSL · A321

continuous moderate chop occasional mod clear-air turbulence

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MKG UA /OV MKG/TM 0224/FL340/TP A321/TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CAT/RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOP

MKG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV MKGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0224Reported at 02:24 UTC.

FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.

TP A321Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS MOD CHOP OCNL MOD CA…Turbulence: continuous moderate chop occasional mod clear-air turbulence.

RM FL320 OCNL LGT CHOPRemarks.

PIREP0210Z (10:10 PM EDT) · 69 NM N of KFPK · 33,000 ft MSL · A321

continuous light occasional moderate chop turbulence

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MOP UA /OV MOP320008/TM 0210/FL330/TP A321/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB

MOP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV MOP320008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.

FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.

TP A321Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop.

RM ZOBRemarks.

PIREP0153Z (9:53 PM EDT) · 88 NM W of KFPK · 34,000 ft MSL · B739

continuous light to moderate chop turbulence

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MWC UA /OV BAE090070/TM 0153/FL340/TP B739/TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOP

MWC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.

OV BAE090070Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.

TM 0153Reported at 01:53 UTC.

FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.

TP B739Aircraft type reporting.

TB CONS LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous light to moderate chop.

⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.

Recent aviation weather trends at KFPK

From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.

Over the past 24 hours, KFPK reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,900 ft. Wind most often came from the S.

Last 24 hours

VFR 100%

Wind avg/max: 3/10 kt

Max gust: 15 kt

Lowest ceiling: 3,900 ft

Lowest vis: -

Prevailing wind: S

Category changes: 0

Last 7 days

VFR 87%MVFR 4%IFR 3%LIFR 5%

Wind avg/max: 4/10 kt

Max gust: 15 kt

Lowest ceiling: 100 ft

Lowest vis: 0.25 sm

Prevailing wind: S

Category changes: 30

Most recent change: LIFR → VFR

Active Runway - past 30 days

21: 46%
03: 22%
33: 21%
15: 11%

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Airport facts

Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.

Type: General aviation airport
ICAO: KFPK
FAA LID: FPK
City: Charlotte
State: Michigan
Country: United States
Elevation: 891 ft
Coordinates: 42.5745, -84.8114
Runways: 4
Longest runway: 3,510 ft
Weather reporting: Reports METAR
TAF: Nearest KLAN
AWOS/ASOS: 118.075 MHz
Time zone: America/Detroit
Next sunset: 17h 22m

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Nearby airports

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

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRNo report

Within 25 NM

9 airports

KLANCapital Region International AirportLansing, MI16 nm NEVFR METAR · TAF KTEWMason Jewett FieldMason, MI17 nm EVFR METAR KRMYBrooks FieldMarshall, MI20 nm SVFR METAR KJXNJackson County Airport/Reynolds FieldJackson, MI24 nm SEVFR METAR · TAF MI11Crippen FieldCharlotte, MI2 nm S 49GWend Valley AirportCharlotte, MI4 nm W

+3 more within 25 NM

25–50 NM

7 airports

KGRRGerald R. Ford International AirportGrand Rapids, MI36 nm NWVFR METAR · TAF KOZWLivingston County Spencer J. Hardy AirportHowell, MI37 nm EMETAR KAZOKalamazoo/Battle Creek International AirportKalamazoo, MI39 nm SWVFR METAR · TAF KRNPOwosso Community AirportOwosso, MI39 nm NEVFR METAR KOEBBranch County Memorial AirportColdwater, MI40 nm SVFR METAR KJYMHillsdale Municipal AirportHillsdale, MI41 nm SVFR METAR

+1 more within 50 NM

50–100 NM

8 airports

KHAIThree Rivers Municipal Dr Haines AirportThree Rivers, MI51 nm SWVFR METAR KARBAnn Arbor Municipal AirportAnn Arbor, MI52 nm SEMETAR KFNTBishop International AirportFlint, MI53 nm NEVFR METAR · TAF KIRSKirsch Municipal AirportSturgis, MI54 nm SWVFR METAR KADGLenawee County AirportAdrian, MI54 nm SEMVFR METAR KANQTri State Steuben County AirportAngola, IN57 nm SIFR METAR

+2 more within 100 NM

RC flying fields nearby

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

Capital Area Radio Drone Squad (C.A.R.D.S) - Otto Rd , Grand Ledge, MI · 8 mi
Jackson RC Club - Tompkins Rd. , Rives Junction, MI · 19 mi
West Michigan Soaring Society - Ludema & Boyink Sod Farm , Clarksville, MI · 27 mi

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Historical Flying Weather at KFPK

2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index

Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFPK reported VFR conditions during about 72.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 228 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.5 kt, calm 21.1% of the time.

VFR Score

Wind Score

Reliability Score

National VFR rank

#1267 of 1,400

Regional rank

#100

State rank

#27

Full historical breakdown

Daylight VFR

72.5%

MVFR

19.0%

IFR

7.3%

LIFR

3.4%

Est. VFR days/yr

228

Most VFR month

July

Fewest VFR month

January

Median ceiling

2,900 ft

Median visibility

10 sm

Calm wind

21.1%

Median wind

5 kt

Gusty hours

17.3%

Crosswind >15 kt

0.2%

Fog/mist days/yr

178

Thunderstorm days/yr

Summer density alt

2,297 ft

Flight category by month

VFRMVFRIFRLIFR

KFPK monthly flight-category distribution, 2006–2025
Month	VFR %	MVFR %	IFR %	LIFR %
Jan	45.5	34.9	13.6	6.0
Feb	58.9	26.7	10.7	3.8
Mar	71.2	18.6	7.2	2.9
Apr	77.7	14.6	5.8	1.9
May	79.6	12.8	5.4	2.2
Jun	83.2	10.6	4.4	1.8
Jul	84.6	9.8	3.8	1.8
Aug	80.5	11.8	4.6	3.2
Sep	75.5	13.4	6.2	4.9
Oct	73.8	15.6	7.2	3.3
Nov	67.7	22.9	6.5	2.9
Dec	46.3	35.9	12.2	5.6

Average wind by month

KFPK average wind by month, 2006–2025
Month	Mean wind (kt)
Jan	6.5 kt
Feb	6.6 kt
Mar	6.6 kt
Apr	6.8 kt
May	5.5 kt
Jun	4.8 kt
Jul	4.1 kt
Aug	3.7 kt
Sep	4.0 kt
Oct	5.3 kt
Nov	6.1 kt
Dec	6.4 kt

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KFPK weather: frequently asked

What runways are available at KFPK?+

KFPK has 4 runways: 03, 15, 21, 33; the longest is 3,510 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.

Does KFPK report its own weather?+

Yes. Fitch H Beach Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.

Does KFPK have a TAF?+

No. KFPK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KLAN, about 16 nm away.

Does KFPK broadcast D-ATIS?+

No. KFPK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFPK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.

Pilot PIREPs for Fitch H Beach Airport (KFPK)

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