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 south-southwest (200°) at 3 kt, visibility 1/2 statute mile, scattered clouds at 200 ft, overcast at 6,000 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.93 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
SPECI KFDY 131020Z AUTO 20003KT 1/2SM FG SCT002 OVC060 18/18 A2993 RMK AO2 T01830183
What changed at KFDY (nearest station)?
Since the 0953Z (5:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Ceiling lifted from 200 ft to 6,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KFZI
Based on the nearest station (KFDY), KFZI is currently LIFR with winds from 200° at 3 knots, visibility 1/2 statute mile, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27FAV | 5,005 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 09 | 5,005 ft | ASP | 1 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 0→3 kt, ceiling 5,500 ft → 6,000 ft.
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 © 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 KFZI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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GWB UA /OV GWB/TM 1006/FL300/TP B39M/TB CONS LGT CHOP
GWB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GWBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1006Reported at 10:06 UTC.FL300Altitude: 30,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 1006/FL240/TP E170/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 1006Reported at 10:06 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOPTurbulence: continuous light chop.Show raw report
FWA UA /OV FWA/TM 0951/FLDURC/TP CRJ2/WX HZ 4SM VIS
FWA UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FWALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0951Reported at 09:51 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.WX HZ 4SM VISWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV CMH/TM 0933/FL020/TP E75L/SK B003 OVC/RM DURC
CMH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0933Reported at 09:33 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.SK B003 OVCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV 12 MILE FINAL/TM 0932/FL032/TP B753/SK CLR/TB SMOOTH RIDE
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 12 MILE FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0932Reported at 09:32 UTC.FL032Altitude: 3,200 ft MSL.TP B753Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB SMOOTH RIDETurbulence: smooth ride.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV DXO/TM 0833/FL390/TP A21N/TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 390/RM ZOB
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DXOLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0833Reported at 08:33 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT OCNL MOD CHOP 39…Turbulence: continuous light occasional moderate chop 390.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
DTW UA /OV RWY 22L FINAL/TM 0541/FLDURD/TP A20N/WX FIELD IN SIGHT 15 MILES OUT AND 040
DTW UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY 22L FINALLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0541Reported at 05:41 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.WX FIELD IN SIGHT 15 MILES O…Weather and flight visibility observed.⚠️ 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 low IFR across 56 observations, with 21 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: MVFR → LIFR
- 27
- 58%
- 09
- 42%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0552Z (1:52 AM EDT)
TAF KFDY 130552Z 1306/1406 VRB02KT 1/2SM FG BKN004 FM131300 VRB04KT P6SM BKN035 FM131600 27008KT P6SM SCT035 FM132000 30012G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN080CB FM132300 34008KT P6SM BKN250
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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
- 13h 26m
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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
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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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