Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport

KFST / FST

Fort Stockton, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
06:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
8 kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFST 050653Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP081 T01830139
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
912 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,011 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,049 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 4,132 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFST 050520Z 0506/0606 15007KT P6SM BKN250 FM051900 20013G24KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:32Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
19:00Z FM051900
+12h
VFR 200° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FST
03
21
07
25
11
29
12
30
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 4,399 ft 60 ft ASP 37°
5.5 kt 5.9 kt
133° angle
07/25 5,200 ft 150 ft GRS 81°
0.1 kt 8.0 kt
89° angle
11/29 3,900 ft 100 ft GRS 128°
5.9 kt 5.4 kt
42° angle
12/30 7,507 ft 100 ft ASP 127°
5.9 kt 5.5 kt
43° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
3,981 ft 150 ft TURF 171°
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 - KFST

4,146 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.4%
MVFR
3.2%
IFR
1.8%
LIFR
1.7%

Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 42°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 5%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.6%
NE
6.8%
E
7.3%
SE
16.5%
S
20.8%
SW
18%
W
11%
NW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.5°C
Range: -9°C to 42°C
-9°C 42°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.6 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.5 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,146 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFST
IATA Code: FST
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,011 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Stockton
Country: US
Latitude: 30.915701°
Longitude: -102.916000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,399 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 3,900 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 7,507 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 3,981 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

About Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport

Overview

Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport serves the West Texas region as a medium-sized airport located in Fort Stockton. Situated at 3,011 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in a remote area of Pecos County. Its multiple runways support various aircraft operations in this sparsely populated part of Texas.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 94.9% of the time, with minimal periods of instrument meteorological conditions. Temperature ranges from -3°C to 37°C, with an average of 17.7°C. Prevailing winds are from the south at an average of 9 knots, with occasional gusts up to 25 knots, and calm conditions occurring 5.1% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features five distinct runways with varying surface types, including asphalt (ASP), grass (GRS), and turf surfaces. Runway lengths range from 3,900 feet to 7,507 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types. The geographic location in West Texas suggests a typically open terrain with minimal obstructions and wide approach corridors.

Approach Considerations

All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage with relatively low average crosswind components ranging from 5.1 to 6.3 knots. Visibility averages 9.9 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visibility. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months for pilots approaching Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport.

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.