Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fullerton Municipal Airport in Fullerton, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fullerton, CA at 96 ft. KFUL reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (06, 24), longest 3,121 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 KFUL 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 (260°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 1,700 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,700 ft.
METAR KFUL 130453Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM BKN017 23/19 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02330194
What changed at KFUL?
Since the 0440Z (9:40 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KFUL
KFUL is currently MVFR with winds from 260° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,700 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,150 ft (field elevation 96 ft). KFUL does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSLI, about 6 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 KFUL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FAV | 3,121 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 06 | 3,121 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,700 ft.
KFUL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fullerton Municipal Airport in Fullerton, CA: 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 KFUL 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KFUL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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KLAX UA /OV LAX061006/TM 0102/FL017/TP B738/RM 4 MILE FINAL RY24R TOPS 017 BASES 011
KLAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAX061006Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0102Reported at 01:02 UTC.FL017Altitude: 1,700 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.RM 4 MILE FINAL RY24R TOPS 0…Remarks.Show raw report
TOA UA /OV TOA/TM 0027/FL015/TP SLG2/SK SCT/RM BASES 015 TOPS 016 W OF TOA
TOA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0027Reported at 00:27 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP SLG2Aircraft type reporting.SK SCTSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASES 015 TOPS 016 W OF T…Remarks.Show raw report
KLAX UA /OV LAX/TM 0004/FL015/TP B752/SK BKN/RM TOPS 020 BASES 015
KLAX UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAXLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0004Reported at 00:04 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP B752Aircraft type reporting.SK BKNSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM TOPS 020 BASES 015Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFUL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFUL reported mostly VFR across 34 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 24
- 95%
- 06
- 5%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KFUL
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KFUL.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFUL
- IATA
- FUL
- FAA LID
- FUL
- City
- Fullerton
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 96 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.8720, -117.9800
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,121 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSLI
- ATIS
- 125.05 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 12m
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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
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KFUL
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFUL reported VFR conditions during about 79.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 293 VFR flying days a year. January had the most VFR weather; June had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.1 kt, calm 39.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.8 | 13.1 | 3.6 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 80.6 | 13.7 | 4.0 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 80.8 | 14.6 | 3.7 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 79.8 | 17.1 | 2.8 | 0.3 |
| May | 67.7 | 29.9 | 2.3 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 64.4 | 32.4 | 3.0 | 0.2 |
| Jul | 78.2 | 19.3 | 2.3 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 81.2 | 16.2 | 2.5 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 80.2 | 16.8 | 2.4 | 0.6 |
| Oct | 79.3 | 16.2 | 3.3 | 1.2 |
| Nov | 79.6 | 14.2 | 4.4 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 77.9 | 15.2 | 4.4 | 2.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.6 kt |
| Feb | 3.0 kt |
| Mar | 3.3 kt |
| Apr | 3.6 kt |
| May | 3.8 kt |
| Jun | 3.6 kt |
| Jul | 3.4 kt |
| Aug | 3.1 kt |
| Sep | 2.8 kt |
| Oct | 2.6 kt |
| Nov | 2.4 kt |
| Dec | 2.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFUL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Fullerton Municipal Airport in Fullerton, CA 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KFUL weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFUL?+
KFUL has 2 runways: 06, 24; the longest is 3,121 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFUL report its own weather?+
Yes. Fullerton Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFUL have a TAF?+
No. KFUL does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSLI, about 6 nm away.
Does KFUL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFUL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFUL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFUL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL) 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 Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL)
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 Fullerton Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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