Brenner Field

KFNB

Falls City, US

Last Updated
Apr 10, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
13 kt
70°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFNB 102153Z AUTO 07013KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP251 T01720044

Weather Briefing

VFR

Brenner Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 13 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 12-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 4°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
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (984 ft)
Pressure Alt
632 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,108 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FNB
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
3,999 ft 60 ft CON 148°
4.4 kt 12.2 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFNB

5,805 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.3%
MVFR
14.8%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
3.9%

Brenner Field typically experiences VFR conditions 75.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 10.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.5%
NE
5.9%
E
10%
SE
13%
S
16.4%
SW
5.4%
W
8.8%
NW
17.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.8°C
Range: -22°C to 35°C
-22°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.4%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

February September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,805 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Brenner Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFNB
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 984 ft MSL

Location

City: Falls City
Country: US
Latitude: 40.078800°
Longitude: -95.592003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 3,999 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Brenner Field

Brenner Field (KFNB) is located in Falls City, US at an elevation of 984 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 3,999 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 5,805 weather observations shows KFNB maintains VFR conditions 75.3% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KFNB come from the NW (315°) with an average speed of 8.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -22°C (-8°F) to 35°C (95°F), averaging 6.8°C (44°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.23 to 30.8 inHg (990-1043 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 5,805 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.