Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (KJQF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in Concord, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (KJQF) is a regional airport serving Concord, NC at 705 ft. KJQF reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (02, 20) — longest 7,402 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 KJQF 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 21°C (70°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KJQF 291015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/20 A2977 RMK AO2
What changed at KJQF?
Since the 0955Z (5:55 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0955Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KJQF
KJQF is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 1,800 ft (field elevation 705 ft). KJQF does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCLT, about 16 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 KJQF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 7,402 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 20 | 7,402 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KJQF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in Concord, NC: 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 KJQF 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KJQF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KJQF reported mostly VFR across 40 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 62%
- 02
- 38%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near KJQF
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near KJQF.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KJQF
- IATA
- USA
- FAA LID
- JQF
- City
- Concord
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 705 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.3878, -80.7091
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,402 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCLT
- AWOS/ASOS
- 133.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Sunset in
- 13h 43m
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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.
- Flying Aces Pilot Association - David B Waymer Aeromodeler Field — Huntersville, NC · 6 mi
- Flying Aces Pilot Association - David B Waymer Aeromodeler Field — Huntersville, NC · 6 mi
- RC Wingers - Patterson Farm Rd — Mooresville, NC · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KJQF reported VFR conditions during about 80.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 248 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.5 kt, calm 46.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.3 | 9.7 | 7.2 | 6.8 |
| Feb | 77.3 | 9.5 | 8.2 | 4.9 |
| Mar | 81.0 | 8.8 | 6.7 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 84.1 | 9.1 | 5.0 | 1.8 |
| May | 79.9 | 11.6 | 6.8 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 84.1 | 10.4 | 4.6 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 83.7 | 10.9 | 4.4 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 78.7 | 13.3 | 6.6 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 77.0 | 13.2 | 7.1 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 80.0 | 10.8 | 6.8 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 81.2 | 10.0 | 5.4 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 72.9 | 11.9 | 8.1 | 7.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7 kt |
| Feb | 4.3 kt |
| Mar | 4.7 kt |
| Apr | 4.7 kt |
| May | 3.8 kt |
| Jun | 3.2 kt |
| Jul | 2.7 kt |
| Aug | 2.4 kt |
| Sep | 2.9 kt |
| Oct | 3.1 kt |
| Nov | 3.2 kt |
| Dec | 3.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KJQF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in Concord, NC 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 ↗
KJQF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KJQF?+
KJQF has 2 runways — 02, 20; the longest is 7,402 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KJQF report its own weather?+
Yes — Concord-Padgett Regional Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KJQF have a TAF?+
No — KJQF does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCLT, about 16 nm away.
Does KJQF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KJQF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KJQF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KJQF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (KJQF) 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 Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (KJQF)
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