Fort Wayne International Airport (KFWA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fort Wayne International Airport in Fort Wayne, IN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fort Wayne International Airport (KFWA) is a regional airport serving Fort Wayne, IN at 814 ft. KFWA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05, 09, 14, 23) — longest 11,981 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 KFWA 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 northwest (320°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,000 ft, a few clouds at 4,300 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFWA 290354Z 32005KT 10SM FEW030 FEW043 21/19 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02060189
What changed at KFWA?
Since the 0254Z (10:54 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
- The 3,600 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KFWA
KFWA is currently VFR with winds from 320° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,750 ft (field elevation 814 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 KFWA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32FAV | 8,002 ft | PEM | 5 kt head | 0 kt |
| 27 | 4,001 ft | PEM | 3 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 05 | 11,981 ft | PEM | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 23 | 11,981 ft | PEM | 0 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 09 | 4,001 ft | PEM | 3 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 14 | 8,002 ft | PEM | 5 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 9→5 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → unlimited.
KFWA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fort Wayne International Airport in Fort Wayne, IN: 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 KFWA 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 KFWA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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TOL UA /OV TOL250020/TM 0348/FL036/TP P82A/SK SCT036
TOL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TOL250020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0348Reported at 03:48 UTC.FL036Altitude: 3,600 ft MSL.TP P82AAircraft type reporting.SK SCT036Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0208/FL320/TP B739/TB CONS LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
ASW UA /OV OLK/TM 0208/FL350/TP B738/TB NEG
ASW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0208Reported at 02:08 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
MIE UA /OV MIE/TM 0205/FL280/TP B738/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
MIE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MIELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0205Reported at 02:05 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0204/FL280/TP B38M/TB INTMT LGT CHOP
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0204Reported at 02:04 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB INTMT LGT CHOPTurbulence: intermittent light chop.Show raw report
GSH UA /OV GSH/TM 0126/FL250/TP E75L/TB NEG
GSH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GSHLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0126Reported at 01:26 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 2321/FL030/TP CL35/SK B033
FWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2321Reported at 23:21 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK B033Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV MRT/TM 2251/FL100/TP C750/TB MOD TURB
CMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MRTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2251Reported at 22:51 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP C750Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD TURBTurbulence: moderate turb.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFWA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFWA reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 31 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 36%
- 27
- 19%
- 05
- 18%
- 32
- 16%
- 09
- 6%
- 14
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2339Z (7:39 PM EDT)
TAF KFWA 282339Z 2900/2924 16005KT P6SM BKN060
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFWA
- IATA
- FWA
- FAA LID
- FWA
- City
- Fort Wayne
- State
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 814 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.9789, -85.1945
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 11,981 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 121.25 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis
- Next sunset
- 21h 5m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- LOFT - League of Flight By Thermal LOFT - St. Joe Rd — Fort Wayne, IN · 11 mi
- Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Inc - Ft Wayne Flying Circuits Field — New Haven, IN · 15 mi
- Decatur Eagles RC Club - Adams County Landfill — Decatur, IN · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFWA reported VFR conditions during about 76.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 249 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.8 kt, calm 10.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54.7 | 28.1 | 11.9 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 63.9 | 22.3 | 9.8 | 4.0 |
| Mar | 74.7 | 16.6 | 6.2 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 81.1 | 12.2 | 4.7 | 2.0 |
| May | 84.2 | 10.8 | 3.7 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 87.3 | 8.6 | 3.2 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 89.1 | 7.6 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 88.1 | 7.8 | 2.9 | 1.2 |
| Sep | 84.5 | 9.6 | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 82.1 | 12.1 | 4.3 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 74.4 | 17.9 | 5.8 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 54.5 | 29.3 | 11.7 | 4.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.5 kt |
| Feb | 9.2 kt |
| Mar | 9.2 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 7.8 kt |
| Jun | 7.0 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.1 kt |
| Sep | 5.7 kt |
| Oct | 7.4 kt |
| Nov | 8.3 kt |
| Dec | 8.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFWA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Fort Wayne International Airport in Fort Wayne, IN 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 ↗
KFWA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFWA?+
KFWA has 6 runways — 05, 09, 14, 23, 27, 32; the longest is 11,981 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFWA report its own weather?+
Yes — Fort Wayne International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFWA have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFWA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFWA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFWA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFWA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Fort Wayne International Airport (KFWA) 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 Wayne International Airport (KFWA)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Fort Wayne International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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