Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport

KAFW / AFW

Fort Worth, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 20:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
20:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -14°C
15kt
330° G23kt
10 SM
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.37
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAFW 172053Z 33015G23KT 10SM BKN100 BKN170 OVC250 06/M14 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP292 T00611144 55010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 722ft
BKN 10,000ft AGL
BKN 17,000ft AGL
OVC 25,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,722ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
17,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
17,722ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
25,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,722ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.37 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.66 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (722 ft)
Pressure Alt
272 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -635 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KAFW 172106Z 1721/1818 33016KT P6SM BKN100 FM180000 33007KT P6SM FEW100 FM181300 22008KT P6SM SKC FM181700 23013KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 16kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 10,000ft
00:00Z FM180000
+3h
VFR 330° 7kt
Visibility: >6SM

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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: 34R
11,000 ft 150 ft CONC-GRVD 170°
↑ 14.8kt ↔ 2.6kt
10° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 34L
11,010 ft 150 ft CONC-GRVD 170°
↑ 14.8kt ↔ 2.6kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT6

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

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About Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW/AFW) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Fort Worth, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 722 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (16L/34R, 16R/34L) with CONC-GRVD 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.