Aeroflex-Andover Airport

K12N

Andover, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 03:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
03:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR K12N 050354Z AUTO 00000KT 02/01 A3023 RMK AO1 SLP246 T00220006
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (583 ft)
Pressure Alt
261 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,159 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
12N
03
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 1,981 ft 50 ft ASPH-G 21°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
21° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - K12N

5,652 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
99.9%
MVFR
0%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0.1%

Aeroflex-Andover Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 99.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 54.9% 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: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 54.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.9%
NE
4.9%
E
0.2%
SE
0.2%
S
7.5%
SW
10%
W
1.4%
NW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.4°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: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,652 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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 5,652 weather observations, K12N experiences excellent VFR conditions 99.9% 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 5.8 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (54.9% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.6 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 2.4°C (36°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 5,652 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.