Apalachicola Regional Airport

KAAF / AAF

Apalachicola, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 08:25Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
08:25Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
3 kt
40°
1 SM
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KAAF 290825Z AUTO 04003KT 1SM BR VV006 19/18 A2999 RMK AO1 T01890183

Weather Briefing

IFR

Apalachicola Regional Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with clear skies and 1 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 1 SM. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (20 ft)
Pressure Alt
-63 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 422 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
AAF
06 ✈️
24
13
31
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
 5,070 ft 150 ft CON 60°
↑ 2.8 kt • ↔ 1.0 kt
20° angle
13/31 5,350 ft 150 ft CON 135°
↓ 0.3 kt • ↔ 3.0 kt
95° angle
18/36 5,265 ft 150 ft CON 180°
↓ 2.3 kt • ↔ 1.9 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAAF

6,432 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.1%
MVFR
10.7%
IFR
5.1%
LIFR
6.2%

Apalachicola Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.1% 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: 20.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.3%
N
13%
S
10.9%
W
5.6%
NE
17.2%
NW
5.7%
SE
8.9%
SW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 17°C
Range: -6°C to 32°C
-6°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.3%
Fog Frequency: 4.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 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 6,432 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

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
40°@3kt
Density Alt
20ft, 19°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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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 6,432 weather observations shows KAAF maintains VFR conditions 78.1% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11.3% of reports.

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 (20.1% 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 17°C (63°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 6,432 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.