Alpena County Regional Airport

KAPN / APN

Alpena, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
19:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
5 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAPN 041954Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP212 T00721017
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (690 ft)
Pressure Alt
488 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -306 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAPN 041734Z 0418/0518 23003KT P6SM FEW250 FM042100 14005KT P6SM FEW250 FM050100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM050700 07003KT 2SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 0508/0512 1/2SM FG FM051500 07012KT 2SM BR OVC007
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM042100
+1h
VFR 140° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM050100
+5h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
07:00Z FM050700
+11h
LIFR 70° 3 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
APN
01
19
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 9,001 ft 150 ft CON 359°
1.8 kt 4.7 kt
111° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
5,031 ft 100 ft CON 59°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAPN

6,032 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.1%
MVFR
31.6%
IFR
9.3%
LIFR
5%

Alpena County Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 14.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 7.1% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 15.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.1%
NE
2.6%
E
6.6%
SE
7.5%
S
13.2%
SW
11.3%
W
18.9%
NW
17.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 0.4°C
Range: -27°C to 31°C
-27°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 7.1%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

March October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt

Statistics computed from 6,032 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Alpena County Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAPN
IATA Code: APN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 690 ft MSL

Location

City: Alpena
Country: US
Latitude: 45.078098°
Longitude: -83.560303°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 9,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 5,031 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Alpena County Regional Airport

Overview

Alpena County Regional Airport serves the northeastern Michigan region, located in Alpena at an elevation of 690 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport with two concrete runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting both general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 56.3% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 30.3% of observations. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -21°C to 31°C, with an average temperature of 2.7°C. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 7.8 knots characterize the airport's typical wind patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial runways: Runway 01/19 at 9,001 feet and Runway 07/25 at 5,031 feet, both constructed of concrete. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with modest average crosswind components of 5.3 and 5.4 knots respectively. Visibility averages 8.5 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

October, November, and September represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Wind conditions are generally mild, with calm periods occurring 16.9% of the time. Pilots should be prepared for potential reduced visibility, as 4.9% of observations include fog and 6.1% show visibility below 3 statute miles.

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.