Republic Airport (KFRG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Republic Airport (KFRG) is a regional airport serving East Farmingdale, NY at 82 ft. KFRG reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 14, 19, 32), longest 6,833 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 KFRG 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 southeast (140°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 30.09 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFRG 122353Z 14007KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP189 T02170150 10244 20217 56001
What changed at KFRG?
Since the 2253Z (6:53 PM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 170° to 140°.
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Current pilot readout for KFRG
KFRG is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 700 ft (field elevation 82 ft). KFRG does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KISP, about 15 nm away.
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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 KFRG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 6,833 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 19 | 5,517 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 01 | 5,517 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 32 | 6,833 ft | ASP | 7 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 22 h: wind 4→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFRG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, NY: 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 KFRG is headed.
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 KFRG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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SWF UA /OV SWF270010/TM 2346/FL085/TP E75L/TB INTMT LGT CHOP 100-085/RM DURD IN PRECIP FLOSI4 ARR
SWF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SWF270010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2346Reported at 23:46 UTC.FL085Altitude: 8,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOP 100-085Turbulence: intermittent light chop 10,000–8,500 ft.RM DURD IN PRECIP FLOSI4 ARRRemarks.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL250020/TM 2335/FL270/TP A319/TB NEG/RM DURC N90 DEPT
BDL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDL250020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2335Reported at 23:35 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURC N90 DEPTRemarks.Show raw report
PNE UA /OV PNE240001/TM 2055/FL005/TP H25B/RM RPTD +/- 8KTS DURD RY24
PNE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PNE240001Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2055Reported at 20:55 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP H25BAircraft type reporting.RM RPTD +/- 8KTS DURD RY24Remarks.Show raw report
CDW UUA /OV CDW/TM 2020/FL005/TP C172/RM LLWS ON FINAL RWY 22
CDW UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV CDWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2020Reported at 20:20 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.RM LLWS ON FINAL RWY 22Remarks.Show raw report
CDW UUA /OV CDW/TM 2008/FL005/TP SR22/RM +/- 10KTS ON FINAL RWY22
CDW UUAHeader: reporting station and UUA: an URGENT pilot report (severe conditions, wind shear, or similar).OV CDWLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2008Reported at 20:08 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP SR22Aircraft type reporting.RM +/- 10KTS ON FINAL RWY22Remarks.Show raw report
BAF UA /OV CTR270020/TM 1932/FL270/TP E75L/SK BASES 270/TB CONS LGT CHOP 270
BAF UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CTR270020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1932Reported at 19:32 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK BASES 270Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB CONS LGT CHOP 270Turbulence: continuous light chop 270.Show raw report
FRG UA /OV FRG360007 /TM 1855 /FLUNKN /TP P28A /SK SCT038
FRG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FRG360007Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1855Reported at 18:55 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK SCT038Sky 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 KFRG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFRG reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,800 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 40%
- 01
- 35%
- 32
- 15%
- 14
- 10%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KFRG
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFRG
- IATA
- FRG
- FAA LID
- FRG
- City
- East Farmingdale
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 82 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.7286, -73.4143
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,833 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KISP
- ATIS
- 126.65 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 14m
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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
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KFRG
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFRG reported VFR conditions during about 79.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 266 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.5 kt, calm 10.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.4 | 8.0 | 6.5 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 79.3 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 79.7 | 8.4 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 79.0 | 7.6 | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| May | 73.7 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Jun | 78.3 | 9.0 | 7.3 | 5.3 |
| Jul | 83.0 | 9.8 | 5.5 | 1.7 |
| Aug | 84.5 | 10.1 | 4.7 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 81.7 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 2.2 |
| Oct | 78.4 | 11.3 | 7.2 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 83.9 | 8.5 | 4.7 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 76.2 | 9.3 | 8.2 | 6.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.0 kt |
| Feb | 8.2 kt |
| Mar | 8.8 kt |
| Apr | 8.4 kt |
| May | 7.3 kt |
| Jun | 6.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.7 kt |
| Oct | 7.2 kt |
| Nov | 7.3 kt |
| Dec | 7.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFRG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Republic Airport in East Farmingdale, NY 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 ↗
KFRG weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFRG?+
KFRG has 4 runways: 01, 14, 19, 32; the longest is 6,833 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFRG report its own weather?+
Yes. Republic Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFRG have a TAF?+
No. KFRG does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KISP, about 15 nm away.
Does KFRG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFRG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFRG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFRG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Republic Airport (KFRG) 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 Republic Airport (KFRG)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Republic Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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