Angel Fire Airport

KAXX / AXX

Angel Fire, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
22:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
8 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAXX 102235Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM BKN090 16/M04 A3022 RMK AO2 T01581042

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8,380 ft
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
17,380 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Angel Fire Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 8 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of -4°C, indicating very 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
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
744 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (8,380 ft)
Pressure Alt
8,088 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 10,219 ft
ISA Deviation: +17.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AXX
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
8,900 ft 100 ft ASP 181°
6.9 kt 4.0 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 - KAXX

13,904 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91%
MVFR
6.3%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
2%

Angel Fire Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 38.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
1.9%
E
1.3%
SE
3.6%
S
9.5%
SW
9.3%
W
32.9%
NW
2%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.6°C
Range: -29°C to 26°C
-29°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.5%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

March February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.2 kt

Statistics computed from 13,904 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Angel Fire Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAXX
IATA Code: AXX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8,380 ft MSL

Location

City: Angel Fire
Country: US
Latitude: 36.422001°
Longitude: -105.290001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 8,900 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Angel Fire Airport

Angel Fire Airport (KAXX/AXX) is located in Angel Fire, US at an elevation of 8,380 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 8,900 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 13,904 weather observations, KAXX experiences excellent VFR conditions 91% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAXX come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 9.6 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (38.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 8.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, February, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -29°C (-20°F) to 26°C (79°F), averaging 2.6°C (37°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.57 to 30.62 inHg (1001-1037 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,904 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.