Fairmont Municipal Airport (KFRM) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fairmont Municipal Airport in Fairmont, MN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fairmont Municipal Airport (KFRM) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fairmont, MN at 1,162 ft. KFRM reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 13, 20, 31), longest 5,505 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 110.2. Track KFRM 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 (350°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 11°C (52°F), altimeter 30.12 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFRM 130956Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP200 T01110078
What changed at KFRM?
Since the 0856Z (3:56 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 30.10 → 30.12 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KFRM
KFRM is currently VFR with winds from 350° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 700 ft (field elevation 1,162 ft). KFRM does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMKT, about 41 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 KFRM. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 3,301 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 31 | 5,505 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 13 | 5,505 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 20 | 3,301 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 14→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFRM weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fairmont Municipal Airport in Fairmont, 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 KFRM 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFRM
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFRM reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 11,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 32%
- 13
- 30%
- 31
- 28%
- 02
- 10%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFRM
- IATA
- FRM
- FAA LID
- FRM
- City
- Fairmont
- State
- Minnesota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,162 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.6439, -94.4156
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,505 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KMKT
- AWOS/ASOS
- 110.2 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 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 at KFRM
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFRM reported VFR conditions during about 77.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 252 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.8 kt, calm 6.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64.2 | 17.1 | 10.9 | 7.9 |
| Feb | 70.4 | 15.9 | 8.8 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 70.6 | 15.5 | 7.8 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 76.0 | 13.9 | 6.8 | 3.2 |
| May | 82.3 | 11.3 | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| Jun | 88.8 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 1.3 |
| Jul | 91.0 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 86.1 | 8.0 | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 86.5 | 7.9 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 80.6 | 10.4 | 5.3 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 74.9 | 15.4 | 6.1 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 60.4 | 18.0 | 11.7 | 10.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11.3 kt |
| Feb | 11.1 kt |
| Mar | 11.2 kt |
| Apr | 12.2 kt |
| May | 10.8 kt |
| Jun | 8.9 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 7.8 kt |
| Oct | 9.8 kt |
| Nov | 11.0 kt |
| Dec | 10.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFRM weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFRM?+
KFRM has 4 runways: 02, 13, 20, 31; the longest is 5,505 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFRM report its own weather?+
Yes. Fairmont Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFRM have a TAF?+
No. KFRM does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KMKT, about 41 nm away.
Does KFRM broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFRM does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFRM from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Fairmont Municipal Airport (KFRM)
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