Venango Regional Airport

KFKL / FKL

Franklin, US

Last Updated
Apr 15, 22:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 133 hours ago
22:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
5 kt
320°
6 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFKL 152256Z AUTO 32005KT 6SM +TSRA FEW032 BKN060 BKN075 21/17 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW TSB40RAB40 PRESRR SLP123 P0008 T02110172

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,540 ft
FEW 3,200 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
BKN 7,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,740 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,540 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,040 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Venango Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,000 feet and 6 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 132.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (320°) at 5 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 SM. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain.

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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
962 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,540 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,548 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,638 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFKL 210520Z 2106/2206 00000KT P6SM SKC FM211500 16009G15KT P6SM FEW060 FM220300 19005KT P6SM BKN060 WS020/22040KT FM220500 21005KT 6SM -SHRA BKN035 WS020/23035KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM211500
+4h
VFR 160° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKL
03
21
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 5,200 ft 150 ft ASP 17°
2.7 kt 4.2 kt
57° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
3,698 ft 100 ft ASP 106°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFKL

7,888 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
50.5%
MVFR
27.1%
IFR
11.7%
LIFR
10.7%

Venango Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 50.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.4% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 9.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.1%
NE
4.3%
E
6.2%
SE
7.8%
S
13.8%
SW
20.6%
W
22.2%
NW
10%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.3°C
Range: -24°C to 29°C
-24°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.4%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

October September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,888 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Venango Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFKL
IATA Code: FKL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,540 ft MSL

Location

City: Franklin
Country: US
Latitude: 41.377899°
Longitude: -79.860397°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 3,698 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Venango Regional Airport

Overview

Venango Regional Airport serves Franklin, Pennsylvania as a medium-sized airport situated at 1540 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 41.377899, -79.860397, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northwestern Pennsylvania region. Its two asphalt runways offer flexibility for various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Venango Regional demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 52.8% of observations. Marginal VFR occurs 26.2% of the time, while instrument conditions (IFR and LIFR) combine for approximately 21% of recorded weather. Temperature ranges from -22°C to 29°C, with an average of 4.6°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 03/21 at 5200 feet and Runway 12/30 at 3698 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Prevailing winds consistently blow from the west (270°) at an average speed of 7.6 knots, with maximum recorded winds reaching 25 knots. Wind conditions are calm 12.6% of the time, which can impact flight planning and operations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with minimal average crosswind components (4.7kt for 03/21 and 5kt for 12/30). Visibility averages 8.3 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions below 3 miles occurring 5.6% of the time and fog present in 4.9% of observations. September, October, and November represent the most consistent months for visual flight conditions.

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

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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.