Northwest Arkansas National Airport (KXNA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, AR, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Northwest Arkansas National Airport (KXNA) is a regional airport serving Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, AR at 1,287 ft. KXNA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (16L, 16R, 34L, 34R), longest 8,801 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 KXNA 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 northwest (310°) at 14 kt, gusting 29 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,200 ft, overcast at 5,500 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.14 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,500 ft.
METAR KXNA 130853Z AUTO 31014G29KT 10SM VCTS -RA FEW012 OVC055 22/21 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND 31031/0833 WSHFT 0804 LTG DSNT SW-N RAB09E19B26 SLP187 P0001 60001 T02220211 53032
What changed at KXNA?
Since the 0853Z (3:53 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A thunderstorm with rain began (TSRA).
- A thunderstorm ended (VCTS).
- Visibility moved from 10 SM to 6 SM.
- Mist began (BR).
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for KXNA
KXNA is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 14 knots gusting 29, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 5,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16L, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,200 ft (field elevation 1,287 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 KXNA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34LFAV | 8,800 ft | concrete | 12 kt head | 7 kt left (g14) |
| 34R | 8,801 ft | CON | 12 kt head | 7 kt left (g14) |
| 16L | 8,801 ft | CON | 12 kt tail | 7 kt right (g14) |
| 16R | 8,800 ft | concrete | 12 kt tail | 7 kt right (g14) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → 5,500 ft.
KXNA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, AR: 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 KXNA 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 KXNA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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FSK UA /OV FSK/TM 0656/FL110/TP TBM9/TB MOD CHOP/RM /ZKCFDC AF
FSK UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FSKLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0656Reported at 06:56 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP TBM9Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.RM /ZKCFDC AFRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KXNA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KXNA reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 31 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 16L/16R
- 77%
- 34L/34R
- 23%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0521Z (12:21 AM CDT)
TAF KXNA 130521Z 1306/1406 VRB05KT P6SM SCT070 BKN250 FM130800 VRB06KT 6SM -SHRA BKN080 OVC150 PROB30 1308/1312 VRB15G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM131500 16005KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250 FM140100 14003KT P6SM SCT250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KXNA
- IATA
- XNA
- FAA LID
- XNA
- City
- Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
- State
- Arkansas
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,287 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.2819, -94.3068
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,801 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 119.425 MHz
- CTAF
- 127.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 15h 27m
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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
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Benton County Flying Tigers RC, Holloway Rd. , Bentonville, AR · 4 mi
- Siloam Springs Modelers - Nokes Farm Rd , Siloam Springs, AR · 14 mi
- Ozark Flyers 1 , Fayetteville, AR · 20 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KXNA
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KXNA reported VFR conditions during about 80.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 262 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 14.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.2 | 15.3 | 8.1 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 70.2 | 16.9 | 8.5 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 75.9 | 15.6 | 6.2 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 82.0 | 12.5 | 3.8 | 1.7 |
| May | 82.2 | 12.0 | 3.9 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 91.3 | 5.9 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 92.7 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Aug | 91.7 | 5.7 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Sep | 86.2 | 8.1 | 3.6 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 79.7 | 11.7 | 6.0 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 78.9 | 13.2 | 5.0 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 68.0 | 18.6 | 8.0 | 5.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5 kt |
| Feb | 8.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.5 kt |
| Apr | 8.4 kt |
| May | 6.8 kt |
| Jun | 6.1 kt |
| Jul | 5.1 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 6.4 kt |
| Nov | 7.2 kt |
| Dec | 7.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KXNA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, AR 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 ↗
KXNA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KXNA?+
KXNA has 4 runways: 16L, 16R, 34L, 34R; the longest is 8,801 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KXNA report its own weather?+
Yes. Northwest Arkansas National Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KXNA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KXNA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KXNA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KXNA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KXNA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Northwest Arkansas National Airport (KXNA) 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 Northwest Arkansas National Airport (KXNA)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Northwest Arkansas National Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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