Apalachicola Regional Airport

KAAF / AAF

Apalachicola, US

Last Updated
Apr 12, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
4 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAAF 122253Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3025 RMK AO1 SLP245 T02280128 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Apalachicola Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (180°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating moderate moisture 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
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1023 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (20 ft)
Pressure Alt
-303 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 662 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

Loading weather data...
Data Sources
  • • Current conditions from METAR observations
  • • Historical data from past 24 hours
  • • No forecast or predicted data included
  • • Data updated with each new METAR report
Chart Features
  • • Hover for exact values and timestamps
  • • Click legend items to toggle data series
  • • Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
  • • Units automatically converted to preferences
Note: Future values beyond current TAF validity are estimates based on climatological data and trends. Always verify with current forecasts before flight operations.

Airport Runway Layout

N
AAF
06
24
13
31
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 5,070 ft 150 ft CON 60°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
120° angle
13/31 5,350 ft 150 ft CON 135°
2.8 kt 2.8 kt
45° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
5,265 ft 150 ft CON 180°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAAF

5,995 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.4%
MVFR
10.9%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
6.6%

Apalachicola Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 19.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.5%
NE
17.6%
E
12.9%
SE
8.5%
S
10.4%
SW
6.2%
W
5.7%
NW
5.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.8°C
Range: -6°C to 32°C
-6°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,995 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Apalachicola Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAAF
IATA Code: AAF
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Apalachicola
Country: US
Latitude: 29.727501°
Longitude: -85.027496°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,070 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 5,350 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,265 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Apalachicola Regional Airport

Apalachicola Regional Airport (KAAF/AAF) is located in Apalachicola, US at an elevation of 20 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (06/24, 13/31, 18/36), with the longest at 5,350 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 5,995 weather observations shows KAAF maintains VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11.8% of reports. Fog affects the airport in approximately 5.1% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 2.4% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAAF come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 7.2 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (19.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 16.8°C (62°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.76 to 30.55 inHg (1008-1035 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,995 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.