Fostoria Metropolitan Airport (KFZI) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Fostoria Metropolitan Airport in Fostoria, OH, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KFDY) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Fostoria Metropolitan Airport (KFZI) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fostoria, OH at 752 ft. KFZI has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KFDY, about 16 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 5,005 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KFDY. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KFDY, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KFDY, 16.3 nm away.
Wind from the north (010°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KFDY 290653Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP100 T01940172
What changed at KFDY (nearest station)?
Since the 0553Z (1:53 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0553Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KFZI
Based on the nearest station (KFDY), KFZI is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 752 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 KFZI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 5,005 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 27 | 5,005 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 7 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→7 kt, ceiling 7,500 ft → unlimited.
KFZI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fostoria Metropolitan Airport in Fostoria, OH: 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 KFZI 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 KFZI
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
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
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
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.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFZI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KFDY reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 42 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 27
- 61%
- 09
- 39%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (1:23 AM EDT)
TAF KFDY 290523Z 2906/3006 02007KT P6SM SCT035 FM291500 01010G18KT P6SM SCT100 FM300100 03004KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFZI
- FAA LID
- FZI
- City
- Fostoria
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 752 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.1908, -83.3945
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KFDY
- TAF
- Nearest KFDY
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 24m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Findlay Flying Circuits - Co Rd 18 — Findlay, OH · 12 mi
- Tiffin Ohio R/C Modelers LLC - Lynn Cole Field — Republic, OH · 17 mi
- Recker RC Club - Fostoria Rd. — Woodville, OH · 20 mi
KFZI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KFZI?+
KFZI has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 5,005 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KFZI come from?+
Fostoria Metropolitan Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KFDY, about 16 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KFZI can differ.
Does KFZI have a TAF?+
Yes — the KFDY TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KFZI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KFZI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFZI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Fostoria Metropolitan Airport (KFZI)
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