Afton Municipal Airport

KAFO / AFO

Afton, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
13:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAFO 041315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3013 RMK AO2
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
813 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,221 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,019 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,112 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.6°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AFO
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 7,023 ft 75 ft ASP 180°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAFO

11,383 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.9%
MVFR
10%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
1.9%

Afton Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 54.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 54.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.3%
NE
1.9%
E
1.7%
SE
5%
S
17.8%
SW
4.2%
W
3.1%
NW
4.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.1°C
Range: -25°C to 26°C
-25°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 11,383 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Afton Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAFO
IATA Code: AFO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,221 ft MSL

Location

City: Afton
Country: US
Latitude: 42.711201°
Longitude: -110.942001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 7,023 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Afton Municipal Airport

Afton Municipal Airport (KAFO/AFO) is located in Afton, US at an elevation of 6,221 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 7,023 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 11,383 weather observations, KAFO experiences excellent VFR conditions 86.9% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAFO come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 5.9 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (54.3% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 26°C (79°F), averaging 0.1°C (32°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.28 to 30.68 inHg (992-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 11,383 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.