Hector International Airport

KFAR / FAR

Fargo, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
10kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.94
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFAR 160253Z 16010KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02330156 53010 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.94 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.05 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (902 ft)
Pressure Alt
882 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 2,058 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFAR 152320Z 1600/1624 18011G20KT P6SM SKC FM160200 17007KT P6SM SKC FM161900 31005KT P6SM SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:16Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 11kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FAR
09
27
13
31
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 6,300 ft 100 ft CON 90°
↑ 3.4kt ↔ 9.4kt
70° angle
13/31 3,800 ft 150 ft PEM 137°
↑ 9.2kt ↔ 3.9kt
23° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
9,000 ft 150 ft CON 180°
↑ 9.4kt ↔ 3.4kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hector International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFAR
IATA Code: FAR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 902 ft MSL

Location

City: Fargo
Country: US
Latitude: 46.920700°
Longitude: -96.815804°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,300 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 3,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Hector International Airport

Hector International Airport (KFAR/FAR) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Fargo, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 902 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (09/27, 13/31, 18/36) with CON and PEM surfaces . 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.