Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport (KFST) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport in Fort Stockton, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport (KFST) is a regional airport serving Fort Stockton, TX at 3,011 ft. KFST reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 10 runways (03, 07, 11, 12) — longest 7,508 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.525. Track KFST 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 (130°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFST 290453Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP067 T02890178
What changed at KFST?
Since the 0353Z (10:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts are no longer reported.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.88 → 29.90 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KFST
KFST is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 11 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,450 ft (field elevation 3,011 ft). KFST does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KFST, about 0 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 KFST. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 3,348 ft | GRS | 11 kt head | 0 kt |
| 12 | 7,508 ft | ASP | 11 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 16 | 3,981 ft | TURF | 8 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 07 | 4,961 ft | GRS | 7 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 21 | 4,400 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 11 kt left |
| 03 | 4,400 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 11 kt right |
| 25 | 4,961 ft | GRS | 7 kt tail | 8 kt left |
| 34 | 3,981 ft | TURF | 8 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 29 | 3,348 ft | GRS | 11 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 30 | 7,508 ft | ASP | 11 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 23 h: wind 13→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFST weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport in Fort Stockton, TX: 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 KFST 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFST
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFST reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt. Wind most often came from the SE.
- 11/12
- 56%
- 16
- 27%
- 07
- 8%
- 21
- 6%
- 03
- 2%
- 25
- 1%
- 29/30
- 0%
- 34
- 0%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFST
- IATA
- FST
- FAA LID
- FST
- City
- Fort Stockton
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,011 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.9157, -102.9160
- Runways
- 10
- Longest runway
- 7,508 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KFST
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.525 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 17m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFST reported VFR conditions during about 93.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 333 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.3 kt, calm 4.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90.3 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 91.0 | 4.9 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Mar | 93.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 94.5 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| May | 94.9 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Jun | 97.5 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 97.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Aug | 98.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Sep | 92.6 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 93.1 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Nov | 91.9 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 90.3 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.6 kt |
| Feb | 9.3 kt |
| Mar | 10.1 kt |
| Apr | 10.5 kt |
| May | 10.5 kt |
| Jun | 10.8 kt |
| Jul | 9.4 kt |
| Aug | 8.5 kt |
| Sep | 8.3 kt |
| Oct | 8.7 kt |
| Nov | 8.5 kt |
| Dec | 8.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFST weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFST?+
KFST has 10 runways — 03, 07, 11, 12, 16, 21, 25, 29, 30, 34; the longest is 7,508 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFST report its own weather?+
Yes — Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFST have a TAF?+
No — KFST does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KFST, about 0 nm away.
Does KFST broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFST does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFST from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport (KFST)
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