Aeroflex-Andover Airport

K12N

Andover, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 01:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
01:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
5 kt
200°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K12N 110154Z AUTO 20005KT 17/06 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP198 T01720056

Weather Briefing

VFR

Aeroflex-Andover Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (200°) at 5 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (583 ft)
Pressure Alt
381 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 761 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
12N
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
1,981 ft 50 ft ASPH-G 21°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K12N

7,058 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
100%
MVFR
0%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Aeroflex-Andover Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 100% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 52.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 52.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.5%
NE
4.4%
E
0.2%
SE
0.3%
S
9.3%
SW
10.3%
W
1.5%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.2°C
Range: -22°C to 30°C
-22°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,058 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aeroflex-Andover Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: K12N
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 583 ft MSL

Location

City: Andover
Country: US
Latitude: 41.008598°
Longitude: -74.737999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 1,981 ft
Width: 50 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No

About Aeroflex-Andover Airport

Aeroflex-Andover Airport (K12N) is located in Andover, US at an elevation of 583 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 1,981 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 7,058 weather observations, K12N experiences excellent VFR conditions 100% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at K12N come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 6 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (52.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -22°C (-8°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 3.2°C (38°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.2 to 30.65 inHg (989-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,058 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.