Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport

KAFW / AFW

Fort Worth, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
17:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
16 kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAFW 041753Z 19016KT 10SM FEW030 BKN060 24/17 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP152 T02440172 10256 20211 58006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 722 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,722 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,722 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (722 ft)
Pressure Alt
640 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,893 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KAFW 041739Z 0418/0518 18014KT P6SM SCT020 BKN035 FM041900 18014KT P6SM VCSH BKN045 FM042300 24011KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB TEMPO 0500/0503 30011KT 3SM TSRA FM050300 30009KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN050CB FM050500 18009KT P6SM BKN025 FM050800 17011KT P6SM BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
19:00Z FM041900
+1h
VFR 180° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
23:00Z FM042300
+5h
MVFR 240° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR 300° 11 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AFW
16L ✈️
34R
16R ✈️
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 16L
11,000 ft 150 ft CONC-GRVD 170°
13.9 kt 8.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 16R
11,010 ft 150 ft CONC-GRVD 170°
13.9 kt 8.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAFW

4,469 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.8%
MVFR
11.1%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
2%

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 8.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.8%
NE
6.4%
E
5.1%
SE
10.7%
S
32.4%
SW
6.1%
W
3.3%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.4°C
Range: -12°C to 36°C
-12°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16L/34R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 16R/34L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,469 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAFW
IATA Code: AFW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 722 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Worth
Country: US
Latitude: 32.990440°
Longitude: -97.319470°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 16L/34R
Length: 11,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONC-GRVD
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 11,010 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONC-GRVD
ILS: No

About Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport

Overview

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport serves the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located northwest of Fort Worth. Situated at 722 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure with two substantial concrete, grooved runways each measuring approximately 11,000 feet in length. Its strategic location and extensive runway capacity make it a significant transportation hub for the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KAFW demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 85.5% of the time. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 36°C create diverse operational scenarios, though most days feature moderate temperatures averaging 17.1°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 8.6 knots, with September through November offering the most stable and predictable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's twin parallel runways (16L/34R and 16R/34L) are identically configured with concrete, grooved surfaces designed for optimal aircraft traction. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment and minimal average crosswind at 3.8 knots, providing pilots with consistent and predictable approach characteristics. Visibility averages an impressive 9.7 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (less than 3SM occurring in only 0.8% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly reliable approach conditions given the airport's consistent wind and visibility metrics. The south-prevailing winds (180°) suggest that runways 16L and 16R will typically be the preferred approach vectors. With calm wind conditions present in 8.5% of observations and crosswinds rarely exceeding 3.8 knots, most approaches can be conducted with minimal wind-related complications.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.