Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field

KSPK

Spanish Fork, US

Last Updated
Jul 18, 00:55Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
00:55Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
8 kt
330°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSPK 180055Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3001 RMK AO2

Weather Briefing

VFR

Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 8 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
865 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,529 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,447 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,214 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +23.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SPK
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
5,700 ft 100 ft ASP 133°
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KSPK

19,930 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96%
MVFR
3.3%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.3%

Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 20.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.8%
N
5.4%
S
8%
W
5.1%
NE
1.6%
NW
14.7%
SE
28.6%
SW
6.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.4°C
Range: -11°C to 39°C
-11°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 9.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.3%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

July June September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 19,930 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSPK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,529 ft MSL

Location

City: Spanish Fork
Country: US
Latitude: 40.145027°
Longitude: -111.667694°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 5,700 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field

Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field (KSPK) is located in Spanish Fork, US at an elevation of 4,529 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (12/30), with the longest at 5,700 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 19,930 weather observations, KSPK experiences excellent VFR conditions 96% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KSPK come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 8.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (20.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 12/30 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, June, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 11.4°C (53°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.4 to 30.76 inHg (996-1042 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 19,930 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.