Oswego County Airport (KFZY) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Oswego County Airport in Fulton, NY, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Oswego County Airport (KFZY) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fulton, NY at 475 ft. KFZY reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 15, 24, 33), longest 5,196 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 KFZY 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 south (170°) at 7 kt, visibility 1.8 statute miles, a few clouds at 2,200 ft, broken clouds at 3,000 ft, overcast at 5,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 3,000 ft.
SPECI KFZY 130436Z AUTO 17007KT 1 3/4SM +RA BR FEW022 BKN030 OVC050 19/18 A2995 RMK AO2 P0015 T01890183
What changed at KFZY?
Since the 0424Z (12:24 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Rain began (+RA).
- Rain ended (RA).
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Current pilot readout for KFZY
KFZY is currently IFR with winds from 170° at 7 knots, visibility 1.8 statute miles, and a 3,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,000 ft (field elevation 475 ft). KFZY does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSYR, about 19 nm away.
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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 KFZY. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 5,196 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 24 | 3,997 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 06 | 3,997 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 33 | 5,196 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,000 ft.
KFZY weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Oswego County Airport in Fulton, NY: 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 KFZY 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 KFZY
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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BGM UA /OV CFB/TM 0302/FL060/TP CRJ9/WX +RASH/TB OCNL LGT CHOP
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CFBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.WX +RASHWeather and flight visibility observed.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.Show raw report
ITH UA /OV ITH/TM 0238/FL310/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CHOP
ITH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ITHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0238Reported at 02:38 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOPTurbulence: light to moderate chop.Show raw report
OLE UA /OV OLE045015/TM 0209/FL110/TP CRJ7/TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110/RM ZOB
OLE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OLE045015Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0209Reported at 02:09 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP - MOD 140-110Turbulence: light chop - moderate 14,000–11,000 ft.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC290025/TM 0115/FL210/TP BCS3/TB LGT/RM ZOB
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC290025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0115Reported at 01:15 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC180020/TM 0056/FL290/TP CRJ9/TB CONS MOD CHOP 290/RM RIDE SMOOTHS OUT GOING EAST TO LIGHT CHOP
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC180020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0056Reported at 00:56 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MOD CHOP 290Turbulence: continuous moderate chop 290.RM RIDE SMOOTHS OUT GOING EA…Remarks.Show raw report
BGM UA /OV RKA/TM 0046/FL350/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT CHOP 350
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RKALocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0046Reported at 00:46 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 350Turbulence: continuous light chop 350.Show raw report
ROC UA /OV ROC130020/TM 0013/FL290/TP BCS3/TB CONS LGT CHOP 290
ROC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ROC130020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0013Reported at 00:13 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGT CHOP 290Turbulence: continuous light chop 290.Show raw report
BGM UA /OV HNK310020/TM 0002/FL150/TP GLEX/SK TOP 190
BGM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HNK310020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0002Reported at 00:02 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP GLEXAircraft type reporting.SK TOP 190Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KFZY
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KFZY reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 24
- 40%
- 33
- 40%
- 15
- 12%
- 06
- 8%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KFZY
- FAA LID
- FZY
- City
- Fulton
- State
- New York
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 475 ft
- Coordinates
- 43.3508, -76.3881
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,196 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KSYR
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.275 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 18h 42m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at KFZY
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KFZY reported VFR conditions during about 74.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 220 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 21.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.5 | 29.3 | 12.9 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 57.3 | 21.9 | 13.2 | 7.5 |
| Mar | 71.8 | 16.9 | 6.7 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 79.0 | 13.4 | 5.3 | 2.3 |
| May | 82.2 | 10.8 | 4.1 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 82.3 | 11.6 | 4.4 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 83.4 | 11.5 | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 83.1 | 11.6 | 3.7 | 1.6 |
| Sep | 79.1 | 12.7 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 77.8 | 14.9 | 5.1 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 72.2 | 19.3 | 5.5 | 3.0 |
| Dec | 54.7 | 28.5 | 10.8 | 5.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 kt |
| Feb | 7.3 kt |
| Mar | 7.4 kt |
| Apr | 7.1 kt |
| May | 5.2 kt |
| Jun | 4.8 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 5.1 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 6.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KFZY airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Oswego County Airport in Fulton, NY shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KFZY weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KFZY?+
KFZY has 4 runways: 06, 15, 24, 33; the longest is 5,196 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KFZY report its own weather?+
Yes. Oswego County Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KFZY have a TAF?+
No. KFZY does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KSYR, about 19 nm away.
Does KFZY broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KFZY does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KFZY from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KFZY airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Oswego County Airport (KFZY) 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 Oswego County Airport (KFZY)
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 Oswego County Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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