Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (KOFK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Karl Stefan Memorial Airport in Norfolk, NE, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (KOFK) is a regional airport serving Norfolk, NE at 1,573 ft. KOFK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 14, 20, 32), longest 5,806 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 KOFK 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, overcast at 5,500 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 30.11 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,500 ft.
SPECI KOFK 131025Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 15/13 A3011 RMK AO2 RAE25 P0004 T01500133 $
What changed at KOFK?
Since the 1018Z (5:18 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from IFR to VFR.
- Visibility improved from 2.5 SM to 10 SM.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- Rain ended (-RA).
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KOFK
KOFK is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 5,500 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 1,573 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KOFK. 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 | 5,801 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 14 | 5,806 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 20 | 5,801 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 32 | 5,806 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 20 h: wind 12→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 5,500 ft.
KOFK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Karl Stefan Memorial Airport in Norfolk, NE: 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 KOFK 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KOFK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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DEN UA /OV OVR DEN/TM 1003/FL070/TP B763/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV OVR DENLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1003Reported at 10:03 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOFK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOFK reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 14
- 44%
- 20
- 31%
- 02
- 14%
- 32
- 11%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1023Z (5:23 AM CDT)
TAF KOFK 131023Z 1310/1406 06005KT P6SM -SHRA BKN050 TEMPO 1310/1314 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM131400 09010KT P6SM BKN050 FM131800 11011KT P6SM BKN060
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KOFK
- IATA
- OFK
- FAA LID
- OFK
- City
- Norfolk
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,573 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.9855, -97.4351
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,806 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.025 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 14h 14m
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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
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Historical Flying Weather at KOFK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOFK reported VFR conditions during about 81.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 273 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.9 kt, calm 9.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.9 | 14.2 | 8.2 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 76.2 | 13.2 | 6.9 | 3.7 |
| Mar | 72.6 | 15.3 | 8.1 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 79.2 | 12.3 | 6.5 | 1.9 |
| May | 81.6 | 12.0 | 5.0 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 90.3 | 6.5 | 2.6 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 89.0 | 7.2 | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 85.5 | 8.9 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 85.9 | 8.2 | 3.8 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 83.5 | 9.3 | 5.2 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 84.0 | 10.1 | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 72.0 | 13.7 | 8.6 | 5.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.4 kt |
| Feb | 9.5 kt |
| Mar | 10.4 kt |
| Apr | 11.1 kt |
| May | 9.2 kt |
| Jun | 8.3 kt |
| Jul | 7.1 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 8.0 kt |
| Oct | 9.0 kt |
| Nov | 9.1 kt |
| Dec | 9.1 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOFK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Karl Stefan Memorial Airport in Norfolk, NE shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
KOFK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KOFK?+
KOFK has 4 runways: 02, 14, 20, 32; the longest is 5,806 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOFK report its own weather?+
Yes. Karl Stefan Memorial Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOFK have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KOFK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KOFK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOFK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KOFK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (KOFK) 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 Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (KOFK)
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 Karl Stefan Memorial Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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