Drake Field (KFYV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Drake Field in Fayetteville, AR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Drake Field (KFYV) is a regional airport serving Fayetteville, AR at 1,251 ft. KFYV reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (16, 34) — longest 6,005 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 KFYV 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-northwest (290°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 35°C (95°F), altimeter 29.91 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFYV 291953Z 29004KT 10SM FEW110 35/23 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP110 T03500228
What changed at KFYV?
Since the 1939Z (2:39 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
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Current pilot readout for KFYV
KFYV is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,950 ft (field elevation 1,251 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 KFYV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34FAV | 6,005 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 16 | 6,005 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 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 6→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KFYV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Drake Field in Fayetteville, AR: 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 KFYV 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 KFYV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DEQ UA /OV PGO120005/TM 1924/FL380/TP A321/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM ZFW42
DEQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PGO120005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1924Reported at 19:24 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM ZFW42Remarks.Show raw report
ARG UA /OV ARG270060/TM 1907/FL360/TP B738/TB CONS MOD CHOP/RM ZME
ARG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ARG270060Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1907Reported at 19:07 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOPTurbulence: continuous moderate chop.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
LIT UA /OV LIT315035/TM 1829/FL510/TP B39M/SK TOPS FL510/WX TS/RM ZME
LIT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LIT315035Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1829Reported at 18:29 UTC.FL510Altitude: 51,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.SK TOPS FL510Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX TSWeather and flight visibility observed.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV SGF090020/TM 1807/FL330/TP A321/TB MOD/RM ZKC/FDC/CW
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SGF090020Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1807Reported at 18:07 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
SGF UA /OV SGF/TM 1743/FL310/TP A321/TB LGT/RM ZKC/FDC/CW
SGF UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SGFLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1743Reported at 17:43 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
TUL UA /OV TUL/TM 1725/FL340/TP B738/TB OCNL CONS LGT CHOP 340/RM ZFW50
TUL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TULLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1725Reported at 17:25 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL CONS LGT CHOP 340Turbulence: occasional continuous light chop 340.RM ZFW50Remarks.Show raw report
MLC UA /OV RRNET/TM 1502/FL280/TP E170/TB CONS LGT CHOP 280/RM ZFW42
MLC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RRNETLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1502Reported at 15:02 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 280Turbulence: continuous light chop 280.RM ZFW42Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFYV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFYV reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16
- 86%
- 34
- 14%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1730Z (12:30 PM CDT)
TAF KFYV 291730Z 2918/3018 14005KT P6SM FEW050 BKN150 FM292100 15005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 TEMPO 2921/3001 4SM -TSRA BKN030CB FM300100 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120 PROB30 3001/3004 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM301200 13005KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 PROB30 3015/3018 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KFYV
- IATA
- FYV
- FAA LID
- FYV
- City
- Fayetteville
- State
- Arkansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,251 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.0051, -94.1701
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 133.1 MHz
- CTAF
- 128 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 5h 30m
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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
8 airports+2 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.
- Ozark Flyers 1 — Fayetteville, AR · 3 mi
- Siloam Springs Modelers - Nokes Farm Rd — Siloam Springs, AR · 20 mi
- Benton County Flying Tigers RC, Holloway Rd. — Bentonville, AR · 24 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFYV reported VFR conditions during about 81.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 272 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.4 kt, calm 29.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72.1 | 17.3 | 7.9 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 70.2 | 19.0 | 8.7 | 2.0 |
| Mar | 76.3 | 16.3 | 6.0 | 1.4 |
| Apr | 82.4 | 12.6 | 3.9 | 1.1 |
| May | 80.3 | 13.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 90.2 | 6.7 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 91.6 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Aug | 89.8 | 6.7 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 83.3 | 10.6 | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 79.9 | 11.8 | 5.7 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 79.2 | 13.7 | 5.0 | 2.0 |
| Dec | 69.3 | 20.1 | 8.4 | 2.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.1 kt |
| Feb | 6.4 kt |
| Mar | 6.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.1 kt |
| May | 5.6 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.0 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.5 kt |
| Oct | 4.9 kt |
| Nov | 5.8 kt |
| Dec | 5.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFYV airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Drake Field in Fayetteville, AR 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KFYV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFYV?+
KFYV has 2 runways — 16, 34; the longest is 6,005 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFYV report its own weather?+
Yes — Drake Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFYV have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFYV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFYV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFYV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFYV airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Drake Field (KFYV) 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 Drake Field (KFYV)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Drake Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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