Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport

KEKX / EKX

Elizabethtown, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 22:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
22:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KEKX 112255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3026 RMK AO2 T02200128

Weather Briefing

VFR

Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating moderate moisture 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
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (775 ft)
Pressure Alt
423 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,449 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.6°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

13,381 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.7%
MVFR
14.3%
IFR
6.2%
LIFR
3.8%

Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 42.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 42.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.8%
N
4.2%
S
5.7%
W
9%
NE
6.8%
NW
7.9%
SE
1.1%
SW
17.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 8°C
Range: -18°C to 33°C
-18°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

April September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 13,381 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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 13,381 weather observations shows KEKX maintains VFR conditions 75.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.3% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KEKX come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 7.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (42.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -18°C (-0°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 8°C (46°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.35 to 30.64 inHg (994-1038 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,381 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.