Langley Air Force Base (KLFI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Langley Air Force Base (KLFI) is a regional airport serving Hampton, VA at 11 ft. KLFI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (08, 26) — longest 10,002 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 KLFI 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 (180°) at 7 kt, visibility 3 statute miles, a few clouds at 5,500 ft, scattered clouds at 8,500 ft, temperature 24°C (76°F), altimeter 29.58 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR).
METAR KLFI 290155Z 18007KT 3SM VCTS SHRA FEW055 SCT085 24/22 A2958 RMK AO2A RAB0055E0057RAB53 TSB0055E18 SLP023 P0003 T02440219 CHINO RWY08 $
What changed at KLFI?
Since the 0118Z (9:18 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Visibility dropped from 10 SM to 3 SM.
- Rain showers began (SHRA).
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Current pilot readout for KLFI
KLFI is currently MVFR with winds from 180° at 7 knots, visibility 3 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 11 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 KLFI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 10,002 ft | CON | 3 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 08 | 10,002 ft | CON | 3 kt tail | 6 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 7→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLFI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA: 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 KLFI 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 KLFI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DCA UA /OV BRV120015/TM 0008/FL090/TP BCS1/TB MOD/RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FT
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BRV120015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0008Reported at 00:08 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FTRemarks.Show raw report
FCI UA /OV FAK/TM 2122/FL160/TP CRJ9/TB MOD
FCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FAKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2122Reported at 21:22 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
RIC UA /OV RIC240015/TM 2102/FL230/TP B350/TA M12/IC LGT RIME
RIC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RIC240015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2102Reported at 21:02 UTC.FL230Altitude: 23,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TA M12Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLFI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLFI reported mostly VFR across 32 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 26
- 55%
- 08
- 45%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0100Z (9:00 PM EDT)
TAF KLFI 290100Z 2901/3007 21010G15KT 8000 -SHRA SCT030 BKN040 QNH2987INS TEMPO 2901/2905 VRB20G35KT 0800 +TSRA BKN040CB BECMG 2905/2906 28008KT 9999 NSW BKN010 QNH2953INS BECMG 2908/2909 28010KT 9999 SCT010 QNH2955INS BECMG 2918/2919 30010KT 9999 SCT060 QNH2964INS TX31/2921Z TN22/2909Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLFI
- IATA
- LFI
- FAA LID
- LFI
- City
- Hampton
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 11 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.0829, -76.3605
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 10,002 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 27.01 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 9m
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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
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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KLFI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA 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 ↗
KLFI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLFI?+
KLFI has 2 runways — 08, 26; the longest is 10,002 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLFI report its own weather?+
Yes — Langley Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLFI have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLFI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLFI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLFI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLFI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Langley Air Force Base (KLFI) 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 Langley Air Force Base (KLFI)
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 Langley Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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