NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (KNFW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field in Fort Worth, TX, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (KNFW) is a regional airport serving Fort Worth, TX at 650 ft. KNFW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 11,999 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 KNFW 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 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 32°C (89°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KNFW 290452Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 32/21 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP092 T03170206 PWINO $
What changed at KNFW?
Since the 0352Z (10:52 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0352Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KNFW
KNFW is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,900 ft (field elevation 650 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 KNFW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 11,999 ft | CON | 11 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 36 | 11,999 ft | CON | 11 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 12→11 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KNFW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field in Fort Worth, TX: 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 KNFW 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 KNFW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNFW reported mostly VFR across 22 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 94%
- 36
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2251Z (5:51 PM CDT)
TAF KNFW 2823/2923 17010KT 9999 FEW070 SCT250 QNH2977INS FM291100 20009KT 9999 FEW020 FEW060 BKN200 QNH2988INS FM291500 17012G22KT 9999 FEW050 SCT160 BKN250 QNH2980INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2904 TIL 2911 TX37/2922Z TN26/2912Z FN20048
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNFW
- IATA
- FWH
- FAA LID
- NFW
- City
- Fort Worth
- State
- Texas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 650 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.7692, -97.4415
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 11,999 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 27.357 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 22m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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- Fort Worth Thunderbirds R/C Association, Inc - Winscot Plover Rd — Fort Worth, TX · 11 mi
KNFW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field in Fort Worth, TX 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 ↗
KNFW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNFW?+
KNFW has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 11,999 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNFW report its own weather?+
Yes — NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNFW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNFW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNFW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNFW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNFW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (KNFW) 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 NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (KNFW)
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