Northern Colorado Regional Airport

KFNL / FNL

Loveland, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 00:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
00:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
8 kt
140°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFNL 050056Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP103 T01281039 $
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
845 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,016 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,054 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,018 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FNL
06
24
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 2,273 ft 40 ft ASP 70°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
8,500 ft 100 ft ASP 160°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFNL

4,339 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
87.5%
MVFR
5%
IFR
3.4%
LIFR
4.1%

Northern Colorado Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 87.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 38 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 38 kt
Calm Winds: 15.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.8%
NE
11.7%
E
10.3%
SE
10.1%
S
15.5%
SW
7.1%
W
6.7%
NW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.9°C
Range: -22°C to 33°C
-22°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

March February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,339 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Northern Colorado Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFNL
IATA Code: FNL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,016 ft MSL

Location

City: Loveland
Country: US
Latitude: 40.449690°
Longitude: -105.011272°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,273 ft
Width: 40 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 8,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Northern Colorado Regional Airport

Overview

Northern Colorado Regional Airport serves the Loveland metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 5,016 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 40.449690, -105.011272, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northern Colorado region, supporting various general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with VFR weather present 87.2% of the time. Temperature ranges from -15°C to 33°C, with an average of 7.7°C, creating diverse flying conditions throughout the year. September, October, and November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: a shorter 06/24 runway at 2,273 feet and a longer 15/33 runway extending 8,500 feet. Wind patterns are characterized by a northerly prevailing direction at an average of 7.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 38 knots and calm conditions 16% of the time. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.6 statute miles, with only 2% of observations reporting visibility below 3 statute miles. Average crosswind components are relatively modest, measuring 5.1 knots for runway 06/24 and 4.5 knots for runway 15/33. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument meteorological conditions during 12.7% of observations, primarily involving MVFR and IFR 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.