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 west-southwest (240°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNFL 130657Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP099 T02281033 $
What changed at KNFL?
Since the 0557Z (10:57 PM PDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0557Z report, conditions are holding steady.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when KNFL's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for KNFL
KNFL is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13L, about 12 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,850 ft (field elevation 3,934 ft). KNFL does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNFL, about 0 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get KNFL weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KNFL in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KNFL free on TelegramStaying over at KNFL
For pilots and crews overnighting at Fallon Naval Air Station (KNFL).
Nearby Pilot Hotel Deals
Well-reviewed places under $500 a night near KNFL (NFL); drag to explore or tap a pin for the rate.
Affiliate disclosure: ATIS Alerts earns a commission on hotel bookings made through this section, at no extra cost to you. Rates and availability come from Stay22's booking partners (Booking.com, Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo and others), not from ATIS Alerts.
Runway wind check
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 7,003 ft | PEM | 11 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 31L | 14,001 ft | PEM | 1 kt head | 12 kt left |
| 31R | 11,076 ft | CON | 1 kt head | 12 kt left |
| 13L | 11,076 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 12 kt right |
| 13R | 14,001 ft | PEM | 1 kt tail | 12 kt right |
| 07 | 7,003 ft | PEM | 11 kt tail | 6 kt right |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 0→12 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 © 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNFL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNFL reported mostly VFR across 22 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 22,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 25
- 39%
- 13L/13R
- 27%
- 31L/31R
- 25%
- 07
- 9%
Get free ATIS alerts for KNFL
We'll message you on Telegram the moment a new METAR changes the picture at KNFL (Fallon Naval Air Station): flight category, wind, or ceiling past your minimums.
Track KNFL on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
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
- Nearest KNFL
- ATIS
- 37.092 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 18h 0m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KNFL's live status on your website, free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 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.
- 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 2610 · 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?+
No. KNFL does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KNFL, about 0 nm away.
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)
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 Fallon Naval Air Station, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KNFL yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram, so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment KNFL drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays: one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
No D-ATIS at this airport, showing METAR.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit