Fallon Naval Air Station (KNFL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Fallon Naval Air Station in Fallon, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Fallon Naval Air Station (KNFL) is a regional airport serving Fallon, NV at 3,934 ft. KNFL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (07, 13L, 13R, 25) — longest 14,001 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 KNFL 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 north-northwest (330°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 27°C (81°F), altimeter 29.89 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNFL 290357Z 33008KT 10SM SCT070 27/M07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP097 SCT070 FU T02721072
What changed at KNFL?
Since the 0257Z (7:57 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.87 → 29.89 inHg.
- Temperature down 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for KNFL
KNFL is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 6,400 ft (field elevation 3,934 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 KNFL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31LFAV | 14,001 ft | PEM | 8 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 31R | 11,076 ft | CON | 8 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 25 | 7,003 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 7 kt right |
| 07 | 7,003 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 7 kt left |
| 13L | 11,076 ft | CON | 8 kt tail | 1 kt left |
| 13R | 14,001 ft | PEM | 8 kt tail | 1 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KNFL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Fallon Naval Air Station in Fallon, NV: 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 KNFL 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 KNFL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RNO UA /OV FMG150042/TM 0237/FL200/TP PC12/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
RNO UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FMG150042Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0237Reported at 02:37 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURD ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
MMH UA /OV MMH340055/TM 0104/FL200/TP E170/TB MOD/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
MMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MMH340055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0104Reported at 01:04 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.Show raw report
TPH UA /OV MVA258045/TM 2256/FL200/TP B350/TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200/RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCS
TPH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MVA258045Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2256Reported at 22:56 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CHOP 140-200Turbulence: light to moderate chop 14,000–20,000 ft.RM ENTERED BY ZOA FDCSRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNFL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNFL reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 25
- 46%
- 31L/31R
- 39%
- 13L/13R
- 11%
- 07
- 4%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2200Z (3:00 PM PDT)
TAF KNFL 282200Z 2823/2923 VRB04KT 9999 SKC QNH2984INS FM290300 32009G15KT 9999 SKC QNH2987INS FM290700 VRB03KT 9999 SKC QNH2991INS FM291500 VRB04KT 9999 SCT100FU QNH2987INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2906 TIL 2914 TX37/2900Z TN14/2912Z FS30198
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNFL
- IATA
- NFL
- FAA LID
- NFL
- City
- Fallon
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,934 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4166, -118.7010
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 14,001 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 37.092 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 38m
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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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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.
- RC NV - Lahontan Recreational Area — Silver Springs, NV · 25 mi
- Volts RC Club - Highway 50 — Silver Springs, NV · 25 mi
- Volts RC Club - Farm District Rd. — Fernley, NV · 29 mi
KNFL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Fallon Naval Air Station in Fallon, NV shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KNFL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNFL?+
KNFL has 6 runways — 07, 13L, 13R, 25, 31L, 31R; the longest is 14,001 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNFL report its own weather?+
Yes — Fallon Naval Air Station has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNFL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNFL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNFL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNFL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNFL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Fallon Naval Air Station (KNFL) 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 Fallon Naval Air Station (KNFL)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Fallon Naval Air Station, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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