Athens Municipal Airport

KF44

Athens, US

Last Updated
Apr 30, 05:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
05:15Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
6 kt
40°
7 SM
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KF44 300515Z AUTO 04006KT 7SM OVC004 17/16 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 444 ft
OVC 400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
844 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

LIFR

Athens Municipal Airport is currently reporting low IFR (LIFR) conditions with overcast skies at 400 feet and 7 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (40°) at 6 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 7 SM. The ceiling is very low at 400 feet AGL (overcast), well below circling minimums at most airports.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°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

Current conditions require an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and an IFR clearance. Check approach minimums carefully as conditions may be below CAT I ILS minimums. 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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (444 ft)
Pressure Alt
452 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 799 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
F44
17
35 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 35
3,988 ft 60 ft ASP 180°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KF44

14,817 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78%
MVFR
14.8%
IFR
4.7%
LIFR
2.5%

Athens Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 32% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 32%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.5%
NE
4.1%
E
3.6%
SE
5.3%
S
35.1%
SW
3.8%
W
1.1%
NW
2.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.5°C
Range: -9°C to 35°C
-9°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 14,817 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Athens Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KF44
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 444 ft MSL

Location

City: Athens
Country: US
Latitude: 32.163799°
Longitude: -95.828400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 3,988 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Athens Municipal Airport

Athens Municipal Airport (KF44) is located in Athens, US at an elevation of 444 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (17/35), with the longest at 3,988 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,817 weather observations shows KF44 maintains VFR conditions 78% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.2% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KF44 come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.7 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (32% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 17/35 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.2 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 -9°C (16°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 16.5°C (62°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 29.54 to 30.7 inHg (1000-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,817 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.