Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) is a regional airport serving Fort Worth, TX at 710 ft. KFTW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (09, 16, 17, 27), longest 7,502 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 KFTW 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 south (170°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFTW 130953Z 17007KT 10SM CLR 28/22 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02830217
What changed at KFTW?
Since the 0853Z (3:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0853Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KFTW
KFTW is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,450 ft (field elevation 710 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KFTW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16FAV | 7,502 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 0 kt |
| 17 | 4,005 ft | ASP | 7 kt head | 0 kt |
| 34 | 7,502 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 35 | 4,005 ft | ASP | 7 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 6→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFTW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, 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 KFTW 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 KFTW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFTW reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 16/17
- 93%
- 34/35
- 7%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0841Z (3:41 AM CDT)
TAF KFTW 130841Z 1309/1406 17011KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFTW
- IATA
- FTW
- FAA LID
- FTW
- City
- Fort Worth
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 710 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.8199, -97.3608
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,502 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 13h 46m
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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 KFTW
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFTW reported VFR conditions during about 83.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 284 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.4 kt, calm 7.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.1 | 12.0 | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 72.5 | 16.8 | 6.5 | 4.2 |
| Mar | 78.2 | 15.3 | 4.5 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 78.0 | 17.6 | 3.5 | 0.9 |
| May | 81.0 | 14.8 | 3.1 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 91.7 | 6.9 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 95.4 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 96.0 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 89.8 | 7.1 | 2.7 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 85.0 | 9.7 | 3.9 | 1.5 |
| Nov | 81.3 | 12.0 | 4.8 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 75.0 | 14.7 | 5.8 | 4.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.2 kt |
| Feb | 9.1 kt |
| Mar | 9.8 kt |
| Apr | 10.0 kt |
| May | 9.1 kt |
| Jun | 8.8 kt |
| Jul | 7.9 kt |
| Aug | 7.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.7 kt |
| Oct | 7.7 kt |
| Nov | 7.9 kt |
| Dec | 7.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFTW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, TX shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KFTW weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFTW?+
KFTW has 6 runways: 09, 16, 17, 27, 34, 35; the longest is 7,502 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFTW report its own weather?+
Yes. Fort Worth Meacham International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFTW have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFTW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFTW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFTW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFTW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW) 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 Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (KFTW)
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