5 Lakes Airport

PA81

Fayetteville, US

Last Updated
May 15, 06:53Z

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Currently using: KHGR
Weather Source: Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (KHGR)
Distance: 15nm / 28km from PA81

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
06:53Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
7 kt
330°
10 SM
Visibility
2,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHGR 150653Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM OVC029 11/06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP138 T01060056

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 819 ft
OVC 2,900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,719 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

5 Lakes Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 2,900 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 7 knots. Runway 29 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 2900 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 11°C (52°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (819 ft)
Pressure Alt
827 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 544 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
A81
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
2,300 ft 100 ft TURF
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

5 Lakes Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PA81
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 819 ft MSL

Location

City: Fayetteville
Country: US
Latitude: 39.912800°
Longitude: -77.532799°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 2,300 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

About 5 Lakes Airport

5 Lakes Airport (PA81) is located in Fayetteville, US at an elevation of 819 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 2,300 feet.

Airport Overview

5 Lakes Airport serves Fayetteville in US. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (11/29) with turf surface. The longest runway measures 2,300 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from PA81, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. 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.