Athens Municipal Airport

KF44

Athens, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 22:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
22:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
4 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KF44 102235Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT048 SCT070 SCT095 27/16 A3012 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 444 ft
SCT 4,800 ft AGL
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
SCT 9,500 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,244 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,444 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,944 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Athens Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,800 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 4,800 ft, scattered at 7,000 ft, scattered at 9,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating relatively 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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (444 ft)
Pressure Alt
242 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,789 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.9°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: 17
3,988 ft 60 ft ASP 180°
3.5 kt 2.0 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 - KF44

13,466 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.5%
MVFR
13.1%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
2.6%

Athens Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 33.5% 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: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 33.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.4%
NE
4.4%
E
3.6%
SE
4.5%
S
32.7%
SW
4%
W
1.2%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 16°C
Range: -9°C to 35°C
-9°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 13,466 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 13,466 weather observations shows KF44 maintains VFR conditions 79.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 13.1% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 7.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KF44 come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.6 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (33.5% 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°C (61°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 13,466 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.