Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport

KXLL

Allentown, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 08:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
08:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
3,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KXLL 290815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC032 12/04 A3002 RMK AO2 TSNO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 399 ft
OVC 3,200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,599 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 3,200 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 3200 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

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
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (399 ft)
Pressure Alt
287 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 23 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
XLL
07
25
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 3,950 ft 75 ft ASP 59°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
59° angle
15/33 3,159 ft 75 ft ASP 135°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
135° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KXLL

15,030 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81%
MVFR
10.9%
IFR
5.4%
LIFR
2.6%

Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 42.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 42.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.4%
N
5.1%
S
7.9%
W
15.5%
NE
5.8%
NW
7.8%
SE
1.7%
SW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -17°C to 32°C
-17°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 15,030 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KXLL
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 399 ft MSL

Location

City: Allentown
Country: US
Latitude: 40.570105°
Longitude: -75.486763°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 3,950 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 3,159 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport

Allentown Queen City Municipal Airport (KXLL) is located in Allentown, US at an elevation of 399 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (07/25, 15/33), with the longest at 3,950 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 15,030 weather observations shows KXLL maintains VFR conditions 81% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 10.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 8% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KXLL come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (42.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, November, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -17°C (1°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 6.1°C (43°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.2 to 30.7 inHg (989-1040 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 15,030 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.