Franklin County State Airport (KFSO) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Franklin County State Airport in Swanton, VT, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KPBG) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Franklin County State Airport (KFSO) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Swanton, VT at 228 ft. KFSO has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KPBG, about 24 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 3,001 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 it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KPBG, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KPBG, 23.5 nm away.
Wind from the south-southeast (150°) at 8 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, a few clouds at 700 ft, broken clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.63 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR KPBG 290453Z AUTO 15008KT 9SM -RA FEW007 BKN110 20/19 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP034 P0001 T02000194 402720167
What changed at KPBG (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (11:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind picked up to 8 kt from calm.
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Current pilot readout for KFSO
Based on the nearest station (KPBG), KFSO is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 8 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,250 ft (field elevation 228 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KFSO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 3,001 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 01 | 3,001 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 3 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 0→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → 11,000 ft.
KFSO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Franklin County State Airport in Swanton, VT: 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 KFSO 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 KFSO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ARP UAL978 4409N 07300W 0342 F350 225/035KT TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL978 4409N 07300W 0342…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
GFL UA /OV GFL/TM 0110/FL330/TP B38M/TB MOD 330-340
GFL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 330-340Turbulence: moderate 33,000–34,000 ft.Show raw report
BTV UA /OV BTV/TM 0103/FL373/TP A332/SK TOP370/TB LGT CAT
BTV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BTVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0103Reported at 01:03 UTC.FL373Altitude: 37,300 ft MSL.TP A332Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP370Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CATTurbulence: light clear-air turbulence.Show raw report
RUT UA /OV RUT350010/TM 0050/FL330/TP E75L/SK TOP350
RUT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RUT350010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0050Reported at 00:50 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK TOP350Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
PTD UA /OV PTD/TM 2341/FL390/TP B38M/TB CONT LGT CHOP
PTD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PTDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2341Reported at 23:41 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGT CHOPTurbulence: cont light chop.Show raw report
LEB UA /OV LEB/TM 2338/FL070/TP C208/TB LGT CHOP/RM SMOOTH SE OF KLEB
LEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LEBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM SMOOTH SE OF KLEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFSO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KPBG reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 6,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 19
- 55%
- 01
- 45%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0131Z (9:31 PM EDT)
TAF KPBG 290131Z 2902/2924 14010KT P6SM FEW070 OVC120 FM290400 VRB04KT 6SM -SHRA BR FEW015 SCT025 OVC040 TEMPO 2904/2907 3SM SHRA BR BKN015 FM290900 00000KT 4SM -RA BR SCT007 OVC015 FM291200 12006KT 3SM RA BR OVC013 PROB30 2912/2917 2SM +RA BR BKN007 FM291800 VRB04KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN018 OVC025 FM292100 04006KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC018 WS020/16035KT
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFSO
- FAA LID
- FSO
- City
- Swanton
- State
- Vermont
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 228 ft
- Coordinates
- 44.9403, -73.0975
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KPBG
- TAF
- Nearest KPBG
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 59m
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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.
- Plattsburgh Radio Aeromodelers - Rooney Rd — West Chazy, NY · 24 mi
- Green Mountain RC Club - Browns River Rd — Essex, VT · 28 mi
- Pine Island Aero Modelers 1 — Colchester, VT · 29 mi
KFSO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Franklin County State Airport in Swanton, VT shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KFSO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFSO?+
KFSO has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 3,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KFSO come from?+
Franklin County State Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KPBG, about 24 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KFSO can differ.
Does KFSO have a TAF?+
Yes — the KPBG TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFSO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFSO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFSO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Where can I find the KFSO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Franklin County State Airport (KFSO) 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 Franklin County State Airport (KFSO)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Franklin County State Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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