General William J Fox Airfield (KWJF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for General William J Fox Airfield in Lancaster, CA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
General William J Fox Airfield (KWJF) is a regional airport serving Lancaster, CA at 2,351 ft. KWJF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (06, 24) — longest 7,201 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 KWJF 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 (260°) at 12 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KWJF 290556Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02610000 10361 20261 51008 $
What changed at KWJF?
Since the 0456Z (9:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0456Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KWJF
KWJF is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 12 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,250 ft (field elevation 2,351 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 KWJF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FAV | 7,201 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 06 | 7,201 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 2 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 14→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KWJF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around General William J Fox Airfield in Lancaster, CA: 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 KWJF 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 KWJF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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NID UA /OV VCV166010/TM 0305/FL330/TP E75L/TB LGT CHOP/RM AWC-WEB
NID UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV VCV166010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KWJF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KWJF reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt. Wind most often came from the W.
- 24
- 99%
- 06
- 1%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0530Z (10:30 PM PDT)
TAF KWJF 290530Z 2906/3006 25014KT P6SM SKC FM291300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM291600 26009KT P6SM SKC FM291900 24012G22KT P6SM SKC FM292200 24018G26KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KWJF
- IATA
- WJF
- FAA LID
- WJF
- City
- Lancaster
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,351 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.7411, -118.2190
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,201 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 126.3 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 133.875 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 20h 50m
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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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KWJF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for General William J Fox Airfield in Lancaster, CA 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 ↗
KWJF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KWJF?+
KWJF has 2 runways — 06, 24; the longest is 7,201 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KWJF report its own weather?+
Yes — General William J Fox Airfield has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KWJF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KWJF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KWJF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KWJF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KWJF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for General William J Fox Airfield (KWJF) 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 General William J Fox Airfield (KWJF)
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 General William J Fox Airfield, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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