Bigfork Municipal Airport

KFOZ

Bigfork, US

Last Updated
Apr 11, 23:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
23:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
8 kt
130°
9 SM
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFOZ 112335Z AUTO 13008KT 9SM OVC035 04/02 A2998 RMK AO2 T00400020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,348 ft
OVC 3,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,848 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bigfork Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,500 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 8 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 3500 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 4°C (39°F) with a dewpoint of 2°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
970 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,348 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,296 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 300 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FOZ
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
3,100 ft 75 ft ASP 151°
7.5 kt 2.7 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 - KFOZ

4,383 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.8%
MVFR
12.8%
IFR
8%
LIFR
9.4%

Bigfork Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 17.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 57 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -28°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 57 kt
Calm Winds: 21.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.4%
N
8.6%
S
18.2%
W
7.2%
NE
5.1%
NW
13.2%
SE
12%
SW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.3°C
Range: -28°C to 31°C
-28°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

October February March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,383 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bigfork Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFOZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,348 ft MSL

Location

City: Bigfork
Country: US
Latitude: 47.783865°
Longitude: -93.650980°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 3,100 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bigfork Municipal Airport

Bigfork Municipal Airport (KFOZ) is located in Bigfork, US at an elevation of 1,348 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 3,100 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 69.8% of the time based on 4,383 observations, KFOZ requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 17.4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KFOZ come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 7 knots and recorded gusts up to 57 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (21.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, February, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -28°C (-18°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 4.3°C (40°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.18 to 30.51 inHg (988-1033 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 4,383 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.