Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport

KAFW / AFW

Fort Worth, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:38Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
21:38Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
9 kt
150°
10 SM
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KAFW 222138Z 15009KT 10SM OVC015 22/19 A2993 RMK AO2 T02220189 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 722 ft
OVC 1,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,222 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 9 knots. Runway 16L/34R is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1500 feet AGL (overcast), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (722 ft)
Pressure Alt
700 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,713 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAFW 222034Z 2221/2318 16010KT P6SM BKN012 OVC025 FM230000 16012KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 FM230600 16011KT P6SM BKN012 FM230800 17012KT P6SM BKN008 OVC012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:55Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 160° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
00:00Z FM230000
+3h
VFR 160° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
06:00Z FM230600
+9h
MVFR 160° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
08:00Z FM230800
+11h
IFR 170° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AFW
16L ✈️
34R
16R ✈️
34L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 16L
11,000 ft 150 ft CONC-GRVD 170°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 16R
11,010 ft 150 ft CONC-GRVD 170°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAFW

5,770 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.7%
MVFR
12.4%
IFR
3%
LIFR
2%

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 7%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.4%
NE
5.7%
E
4.7%
SE
11.1%
S
37.9%
SW
5.2%
W
2.9%
NW
8.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.3°C
Range: -12°C to 36°C
-12°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16L/34R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 16R/34L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,770 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAFW
IATA Code: AFW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 722 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Worth
Country: US
Latitude: 32.990440°
Longitude: -97.319470°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 16L/34R
Length: 11,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONC-GRVD
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 11,010 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CONC-GRVD
ILS: No

About Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport

Overview

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport serves the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located northwest of Fort Worth. Situated at 722 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure with two substantial concrete, grooved runways each measuring approximately 11,000 feet in length. Its strategic location and extensive runway capacity make it a significant transportation hub for the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KAFW demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 85.5% of the time. Temperature ranges from -6°C to 36°C create diverse operational scenarios, though most days feature moderate temperatures averaging 17.1°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the south at an average of 8.6 knots, with September through November offering the most stable and predictable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's twin parallel runways (16L/34R and 16R/34L) are identically configured with concrete, grooved surfaces designed for optimal aircraft traction. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment and minimal average crosswind at 3.8 knots, providing pilots with consistent and predictable approach characteristics. Visibility averages an impressive 9.7 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (less than 3SM occurring in only 0.8% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect highly reliable approach conditions given the airport's consistent wind and visibility metrics. The south-prevailing winds (180°) suggest that runways 16L and 16R will typically be the preferred approach vectors. With calm wind conditions present in 8.5% of observations and crosswinds rarely exceeding 3.8 knots, most approaches can be conducted with minimal wind-related complications.

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

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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.