Austin Executive Airport

KEDC

Pflugerville, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 07:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
07:15Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
8 kt
10°
4 SM
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KEDC 300715Z AUTO 01008KT 4SM BR BKN005 OVC010 16/16 A2989 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 620 ft
BKN 500 ft AGL
OVC 1,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,120 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,620 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Austin Executive Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,000 feet and 4 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 8 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 4 SM, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 500 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 16°C (61°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
991 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (620 ft)
Pressure Alt
658 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 927 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.2°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EDC
13 ✈️
31
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
6,025 ft 100 ft ASPH-G
4.0 kt 6.9 kt
120° angle
16/34 1,550 ft 25 ft ASPH-F 166°
7.3 kt 3.3 kt
156° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KEDC

14,694 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.9%
MVFR
20.1%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
2.7%

Austin Executive Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 14% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 14%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.1%
NE
6.3%
E
3.9%
SE
7.3%
S
35.7%
SW
8.6%
W
2.1%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.7°C
Range: -7°C to 37°C
-7°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 14,694 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Austin Executive Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEDC
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 620 ft MSL

Location

City: Pflugerville
Country: US
Latitude: 30.398049°
Longitude: -97.566909°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 6,025 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASPH-G
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 1,550 ft
Width: 25 ft
Surface: ASPH-F
ILS: No

About Austin Executive Airport

Austin Executive Airport (KEDC) is located in Pflugerville, US at an elevation of 620 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (13/31, 16/34), with the longest at 6,025 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,694 weather observations shows KEDC maintains VFR conditions 72.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 20.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KEDC come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 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 -7°C (19°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 18.7°C (66°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.56 to 30.7 inHg (1001-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,694 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.