Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport

KEKX / EKX

Elizabethtown, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
13:35Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
1,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KEKX 041335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC017 14/13 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N T01380131

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 775 ft
OVC 1,700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,475 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (775 ft)
Pressure Alt
513 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 579 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EKX
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 6,001 ft 100 ft ASP 47°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
47° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KEKX

10,899 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.5%
MVFR
15%
IFR
7%
LIFR
4.5%

Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 44% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 44%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.1%
NE
7.7%
E
4.9%
SE
1.2%
S
5.3%
SW
15.4%
W
9.3%
NW
8.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.8°C
Range: -18°C to 33°C
-18°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 10,899 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEKX
IATA Code: EKX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 775 ft MSL

Location

City: Elizabethtown
Country: US
Latitude: 37.686001°
Longitude: -85.925003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport

Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport (KEKX/EKX) is located in Elizabethtown, US at an elevation of 775 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 6,001 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 10,899 weather observations shows KEKX maintains VFR conditions 73.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 11.5% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KEKX come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 7.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 26 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (44% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.5 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -18°C (-0°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 6.8°C (44°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.48 to 30.64 inHg (998-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 10,899 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.