Appleton Municipal Airport

KAQP

Appleton, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
22:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
8 kt
300°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAQP 102255Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM FEW065 13/M02 A3030 RMK AO2 T01331023

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,020 ft
FEW 6,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,520 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Appleton Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 6,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 8 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 6,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C, indicating relatively dry 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
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,020 ft)
Pressure Alt
638 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 643 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AQP
04
22
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 2,725 ft 157 ft GRS 44°
1.9 kt 7.8 kt
104° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
3,500 ft 75 ft ASP 136°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAQP

13,934 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77%
MVFR
14.6%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
3.6%

Appleton Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 11.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Calm conditions occur 67.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 11.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 67.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
1.1%
E
2.6%
SE
5.9%
S
5.4%
SW
1.9%
W
2.2%
NW
6.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.4°C
Range: -27°C to 34°C
-27°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.9 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 13,934 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Appleton Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAQP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,020 ft MSL

Location

City: Appleton
Country: US
Latitude: 45.228239°
Longitude: -96.005856°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,725 ft
Width: 157 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 3,500 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Appleton Municipal Airport

Appleton Municipal Airport (KAQP) is located in Appleton, US at an elevation of 1,020 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (04/22, 13/31), with the longest at 3,500 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 13,934 weather observations shows KAQP maintains VFR conditions 77% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.6% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAQP come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 11.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 43 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (67.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -27°C (-17°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 1.4°C (35°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.01 to 30.82 inHg (982-1044 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,934 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.