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.
Wind from the north-northeast (020°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 5,500 ft, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFPK 290155Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM SCT055 21/16 A2984 RMK AO2
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Since the 0135Z (9:35 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0135Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KFPK
KFPK is currently VFR with winds from 020° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 15, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,900 ft (field elevation 891 ft). KFPK does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KLAN, about 16 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 KFPK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03FAV | 3,510 ft | CON | 4 kt head | 0 kt |
| 33 | 2,298 ft | GRS | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 15 | 2,298 ft | GRS | 2 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 21 | 3,510 ft | CON | 4 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling 10,000 ft → 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.
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 KFPK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0126/FL250/TP E75L/TB NEG
GSH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2321/FL030/TP CL35/SK B033
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK B033Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2251/FLDURD/TP E175/WX MVFR NO CLEAR BASE OR TOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2251Reported at 22:51 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E175Aircraft type reporting.WX MVFR NO CLEAR BASE OR TOPWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
GRR UA /OV GRR/TM 2245/FL054/TP B737/SK B054 T065
GRR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GRRLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2245Reported at 22:45 UTC.FL054Altitude: 5,400 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK B054 T065Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV 20 SW DXO/TM 2208/FL040/TP CRJ7/SK 040BKN070/TB NEG
DTW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 20 SW DXOLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2208Reported at 22:08 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.SK 040BKN070Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FNT UA /OV FNT140012/TM 2154/FL037/TP P28B/SK B037 T060
FNT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FNT140012Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2154Reported at 21:54 UTC.FL037Altitude: 3,700 ft MSL.TP P28BAircraft type reporting.SK B037 T060Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
TOL UA /OV KTOL /TM 2125 /FL095 /TP RV8 /TA 10 /WV 33024KT /RM BKN BLO
TOL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KTOLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2125Reported at 21:25 UTC.FL095Altitude: 9,500 ft MSL.TP RV8Aircraft type reporting.TA 10Outside air temperature, °C.WV 33024KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM BKN BLORemarks.Show raw report
LAN UA /OV LAN/TM 2120/FL040/TP SR20/SK B040
LAN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LANLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2120Reported at 21:20 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP SR20Aircraft type reporting.SK B040Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ 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 a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 72 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 45%
- 03
- 29%
- 33
- 23%
- 15
- 3%
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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
- 22h 57m
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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.
- 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
Historical Flying Weather
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.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| 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
| 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 |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
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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