Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field

KFAY / FAY

Fayetteville, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 1 hour ago
17:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
7 kt
240°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFAY 041753Z 24007KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP237 T02330122 10233 20078 58025
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (189 ft)
Pressure Alt
-134 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 871 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KFAY 041720Z 0418/0518 23008KT P6SM SCT250 FM050800 20004KT 4SM BR SCT005 FM051000 20004KT 1SM BR BKN005 TEMPO 0511/0514 1/2SM FG BKN003 FM051500 22009G16KT P6SM SCT025 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:53Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FAY
04
22 ✈️
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
7,712 ft 150 ft ASP 31°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
10/28 4,801 ft 150 ft ASP 91°
6.0 kt 3.6 kt
149° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFAY

4,591 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.1%
MVFR
12.9%
IFR
7.6%
LIFR
4.5%

Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field typically experiences VFR conditions 75.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 12.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.2%
NE
14.2%
E
3.9%
SE
2.5%
S
11.4%
SW
15.2%
W
9.3%
NW
10.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.1°C
Range: -10°C to 34°C
-10°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

November October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,591 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFAY
IATA Code: FAY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 189 ft MSL

Location

City: Fayetteville
Country: US
Latitude: 34.991199°
Longitude: -78.880302°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,712 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 4,801 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field

Overview

Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field serves the Fayetteville metropolitan area in North Carolina, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the region. As a medium-sized airport with two paved runways, it supports various general aviation, commercial, and potential military operations in southeastern North Carolina.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KFAY are predominantly favorable for flying, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 77.9% of the time. Temperature ranges from -8°C to 34°C indicate significant seasonal variation, while the average wind speed of 7.3 knots and prevailing northerly winds create generally stable flying conditions. November, January, and October statistically offer the most consistent VFR weather.

Notable Features

Located at an elevation of 189 feet mean sea level, the airport sits in a relatively flat terrain characteristic of eastern North Carolina. Both runways (04/22 and 10/28) are asphalt-paved, with 04/22 offering a substantial 7,712-foot length and 10/28 providing a 4,801-foot option. Wind data shows 100% favorable wind alignment for both runways, which enhances operational flexibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect predictable wind conditions with an average crosswind of 3.6 knots for Runway 04/22 and 5.7 knots for Runway 10/28. Average visibility of 9.5 statute miles supports good visual approaches, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, as 1.2% of observations report fog or visibility below 3 statute miles.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.