Angelina County Airport

KLFK / LFK

Lufkin, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
10 kt
170°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLFK 042153Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM FEW047 FEW080 27/17 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02720167

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 296 ft
FEW 4,700 ft AGL
FEW 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,996 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,296 ft AMSL
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (296 ft)
Pressure Alt
214 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,725 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLFK 041740Z 0418/0518 15011KT P6SM BKN023 FM041900 17010KT P6SM BKN050 FM050300 17007KT P6SM OVC015 FM050600 16008KT P6SM OVC015 FM051200 15005KT P6SM OVC007 FM051500 15008KT P6SM OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:33Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 150° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,300 ft
03:00Z FM050300
+5h
MVFR 170° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
06:00Z FM050600
+8h
MVFR 160° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LFK
07
25
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 5,398 ft 100 ft ASP 75°
0.9 kt 10.0 kt
95° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
4,309 ft 100 ft ASP 160°
9.4 kt 3.4 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 - KLFK

5,100 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.3%
MVFR
16.7%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
6.2%

Angelina County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 25% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 25%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.6%
NE
5.9%
E
9.6%
SE
17.3%
S
18.5%
SW
4.7%
W
2.6%
NW
5.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.1°C
Range: -7°C to 36°C
-7°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 4.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,100 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Angelina County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLFK
IATA Code: LFK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 296 ft MSL

Location

City: Lufkin
Country: US
Latitude: 31.233999°
Longitude: -94.750000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,398 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,309 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Angelina County Airport

Overview

Angelina County Airport serves the Lufkin, Texas area as a medium-sized airport situated at 296 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 31.233999, -94.750000, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for East Texas regional transportation and local aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 70% of observations showing VFR weather. Temperature ranges from -5°C to 36°C, with an average of 17.2°C, and typical visibility around 9.3 statute miles. September, October, and November offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 07/25 at 5,398 feet and Runway 15/33 at 4,309 feet. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at 135 degrees, with an average speed of 5.7 knots and occasional gusts up to 19 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in 26.3% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 07/25 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.3 knots and Runway 15/33 showing an even lower average crosswind of 2.9 knots. Low Instrument Flight Rules (LIFR) conditions occur in 6.9% of observations, suggesting occasional challenging approach environments.

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

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.