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USAF Academy Airfield

KAFF / AFF

Colorado Springs, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 05:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

05:55Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

11°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 3°C

6kt

360°

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.25

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAFF 160555Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01140034 10248 20114 51004

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.25 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

23.78 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (6,572 ft)

Pressure Alt

6,242 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 7,339 ft

ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KAFF 151902Z 1519/1701 16014KT 9999 FEW100 FEW250 QNH3016INS BECMG 1523/1524 16014KT 9999 VCSH BKN100 BKN250 QNH3016INS BECMG 1602/1603 35009KT 9999 NSW SCT100 510104 QNH3022INS BECMG 1615/1616 14009KT 9999 FEW100 SCT200 QNH3020INS WND 040V220 BECMG 1620/1621 14009KT 9999 VCSH FEW070 BKN100 BKN200 QNH3020INS WND 040V220 DRY MICROBURST CONDS EXIST TEMPO 1621/1623 VRB20G35KT -SHRA VCTS SCT070 BKN090CB BKN200 BECMG 1622/1623 36012G20KT 9999 VCTS FEW070 BKN090CB BKN200 QNH3020INS TEMPO 1623/1701 VRB18G30KT -TSRA SCT060 BKN080CB TX26/1522Z TN07/1612Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1601 NEXT 1611

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

06:48Z BASE

+0h

VFR 160° 14kt

Visibility: 10+ km

15:00Z BECMG

+9h

VFR 140° 9kt

Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Current conditions from METAR observations
• Historical data from past 24 hours
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• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

↑

AFF

16L

34R ✈️

16C

34C

16R

34L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
08/26	2,153 ft	75 ft	ASP	95°	↓ 0.5kt • ↔ 6.0kt 95° angle
16C/34C	4,500 ft	75 ft	ASP	169°	↓ 5.9kt • ↔ 1.1kt 169° angle
✈️ 16L/34R Active: 34R	3,500 ft	75 ft	ASP	170°	↑ 5.6kt • ↔ 2.1kt 20° angle
16R/34L	4,500 ft	40 ft	ASP	169°	↓ 5.9kt • ↔ 1.1kt 169° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

USAF Academy Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAFF

IATA Code: AFF

Type: small airport

Status: active

Elevation: 6,572 ft MSL

Location

City: Colorado Springs

Country: US

Latitude: 38.972497°

Longitude: -104.821125°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26

Length: 2,153 ft

Width: 75 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 16C/34C

Length: 4,500 ft

Width: 75 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 16L/34R

Length: 3,500 ft

Width: 75 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 16R/34L

Length: 4,500 ft

Width: 40 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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About USAF Academy Airfield

USAF Academy Airfield (KAFF/AFF) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Colorado Springs, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 6,572 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 4 runways (08/26, 16C/34C, 16L/34R, 16R/34L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.