Findlay Airport

KFDY / FDY

Findlay, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 12:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
12:53Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
8 kt
230°
10 SM
Visibility
2,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFDY 101253Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM FEW011 OVC021 23/22 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02330217

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 813 ft
FEW 1,100 ft AGL
OVC 2,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,913 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,913 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Findlay Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,100 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 8 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2100 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Mist.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (813 ft)
Pressure Alt
851 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,006 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFDY 101136Z 1012/1112 23006KT P6SM BKN017 FM101300 24009KT 5SM BR SCT022 FM101700 24014G22KT P6SM SCT045 SCT250 FM110100 25012G22KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,700 ft
17:00Z FM101700
+4h
VFR 240° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM110100
+12h
VFR 250° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FDY
07
25 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
5,883 ft 100 ft ASP 68°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
18/36 6,500 ft 100 ft ASP 180°
5.1 kt 6.1 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 - KFDY

8,384 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.3%
MVFR
24.8%
IFR
8.6%
LIFR
4.2%

Findlay Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 10 knots, with gusts recorded up to 44 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 10 kt
Maximum Recorded: 44 kt
Calm Winds: 7.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.4%
N
5.6%
S
15%
W
23.8%
NE
10.7%
NW
7.8%
SE
5.4%
SW
15.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.3°C
Range: -21°C to 32°C
-21°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.1%
Fog Frequency: 3%

Best Months for VFR

June September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,384 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Findlay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFDY
IATA Code: FDY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 813 ft MSL

Location

City: Findlay
Country: US
Latitude: 41.013500°
Longitude: -83.668701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,883 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Findlay Airport

Overview

Findlay Airport serves northwest Ohio as a medium-sized airport located in Hancock County. Situated at 813 feet above mean sea level near the city of Findlay, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial length and operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions at Findlay Airport, with 60.5% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -18°C to 32°C, which can impact aircraft performance and operations. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at an average of 10.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 39 knots that require careful wind management.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways with different orientations, providing wind adaptation capabilities. Runway 07/25 measures 5,883 feet and runway 18/36 extends to 6,500 feet, both constructed of asphalt surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 4.7 and 7.4 knots respectively.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently favorable flying months, with optimal visibility and moderate wind conditions. Visibility averages 8.2 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced conditions, with 4.4% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. Fog occurs in 2.8% of observations, requiring appropriate preparation and potential alternate planning.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.