Fulton County Airport Brown Field (KFTY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fulton County Airport Brown Field in Atlanta, GA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fulton County Airport Brown Field (KFTY) is a regional airport serving Atlanta, GA at 841 ft. KFTY reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (08, 09, 14, 26) — longest 5,797 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 KFTY 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 west-southwest (240°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,900 ft, temperature 30°C (86°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFTY 290153Z 24005KT 10SM FEW049 30/24 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP076 T03000239
What changed at KFTY?
Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KFTY
KFTY is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,000 ft (field elevation 841 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 KFTY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 5,797 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 08 | 5,797 ft | ASP | 5 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 0→5 kt, ceiling 4,500 ft → unlimited.
KFTY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fulton County Airport Brown Field in Atlanta, GA: 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 KFTY 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 KFTY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CHA UA /OV GQO090010/TM 0107/FL170/TP CRJ9/SK OVC TOP 180/RM ZTLFD-38
CHA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GQO090010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0107Reported at 01:07 UTC.FL170Altitude: 17,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC TOP 180Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZTLFD-38Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV DOB303006/TM 0102/FL190/TP B738/TB NEG/RM ZTLFD-38
ATL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DOB303006Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZTLFD-38Remarks.Show raw report
AND UA /OV ELW140015/TM 0101/FL340/TP A320/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-32
AND UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELW140015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0101Reported at 01:01 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-32Remarks.Show raw report
ATL UA /OV ATL/TM 0042/FL270/TP C56X/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-22
ATL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ATLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL270Altitude: 27,000 ft MSL.TP C56XAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZTLFD-22Remarks.Show raw report
LSF UA /OV EUF360020/TM 2354/FL390/TP B38M/TB CONS LGT CHOP/RM ZTLFD-08
LSF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EUF360020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2354Reported at 23:54 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.RM ZTLFD-08Remarks.Show raw report
AND UA /OV ELW/TM 2338/FL320/TP B39M/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD-32
AND UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ELWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZTLFD-32Remarks.Show raw report
AHN UA /OV AHN/TM 2337/FL250/TP B350/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM ZTLFD-32
AHN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AHNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2337Reported at 23:37 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM ZTLFD-32Remarks.Show raw report
1A5 UA /OV ODF360010/TM 2327/FL260/TP B38M/TB MOD CAT 260-300/RM ZTLFD-50
1A5 UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ODF360010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2327Reported at 23:27 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD CAT 260-300Turbulence: moderate clear-air turbulence 26,000–30,000 ft.RM ZTLFD-50Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFTY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFTY reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 26
- 77%
- 08
- 23%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0139Z (9:39 PM EDT)
TAF KFTY 290139Z 2902/2924 26004KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200 PROB30 2903/2906 5SM -TSRA BKN030CB FM291400 31006KT P6SM SCT035 BKN150 FM291700 31009KT P6SM FEW045 SCT150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFTY
- IATA
- FTY
- FAA LID
- FTY
- City
- Atlanta
- State
- Georgia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 841 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.7791, -84.5214
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,797 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.175 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.45 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 37m
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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.
- Atlanta RC Club Field — Atlanta, GA · 13 mi
- Douglas County Aero Modelers - Cedar Mountain Rd — Douglasville, GA · 17 mi
- Thermal Thumbers of Metro Atlanta - Saint Luke's Presbyterian Church — Dunwoody, GA · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFTY reported VFR conditions during about 79.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 269 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.2 kt, calm 33.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.3 | 16.1 | 7.8 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 73.1 | 15.6 | 8.5 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 78.6 | 13.7 | 6.0 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 84.6 | 10.5 | 3.9 | 0.9 |
| May | 84.1 | 11.2 | 3.8 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 87.5 | 9.1 | 2.8 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 86.4 | 9.9 | 3.0 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 81.5 | 14.0 | 4.0 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 82.6 | 13.0 | 3.9 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 81.6 | 12.3 | 5.0 | 1.0 |
| Nov | 77.1 | 14.1 | 6.7 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 68.4 | 18.1 | 9.0 | 4.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9 kt |
| Feb | 5.0 kt |
| Mar | 5.2 kt |
| Apr | 4.9 kt |
| May | 4.3 kt |
| Jun | 3.7 kt |
| Jul | 3.4 kt |
| Aug | 3.3 kt |
| Sep | 3.4 kt |
| Oct | 3.7 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 4.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFTY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Fulton County Airport Brown Field in Atlanta, GA 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KFTY weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFTY?+
KFTY has 6 runways — 08, 09, 14, 26, 27, 32; the longest is 5,797 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFTY report its own weather?+
Yes — Fulton County Airport Brown Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFTY have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFTY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFTY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFTY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFTY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Fulton County Airport Brown Field (KFTY) 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 Fulton County Airport Brown Field (KFTY)
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 Fulton County Airport Brown Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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