Findlay Airport

KFDY / FDY

Findlay, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 00:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
00:53Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
4 kt
40°
5 SM
Visibility
1,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFDY 050053Z AUTO 04004KT 5SM RA BR OVC011 05/03 A3011 RMK AO2 RAB45 SLP199 P0000 T00500033

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 813 ft
OVC 1,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,913 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
993 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (813 ft)
Pressure Alt
611 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -394 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFDY 042347Z 0500/0524 06006KT P6SM BKN015 FM050200 07004KT 4SM -SHRA BKN008 FM050300 08004KT 1SM -SHRA BR OVC003 FM050700 VRB03KT 3/4SM BR VCSH OVC003 TEMPO 0509/0512 1/2SM FG OVC002 FM051400 14006KT 1SM -SHRA BR OVC003 FM051800 23007KT 4SM BR VCSH OVC008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:10Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 60° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
02:00Z FM050200
+1h
IFR 70° 4 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Showers Rain
03:00Z FM050300
+2h
LIFR 80° 4 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
07:00Z FM050700
+6h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 3/4SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FDY
07 ✈️
25
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
5,883 ft 100 ft ASP 68°
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
30° angle
18/36 6,500 ft 100 ft ASP 180°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFDY

5,382 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.8%
MVFR
28.9%
IFR
8.6%
LIFR
3.7%

Findlay Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 12.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 8.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.6%
NE
8.9%
E
7.5%
SE
6.3%
S
13.9%
SW
14.8%
W
27.4%
NW
7.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.7°C
Range: -21°C to 32°C
-21°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 8.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 3.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,382 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Findlay Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFDY
IATA Code: FDY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 813 ft MSL

Location

City: Findlay
Country: US
Latitude: 41.013500°
Longitude: -83.668701°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,883 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,500 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Findlay Airport

Overview

Findlay Airport serves northwest Ohio as a medium-sized airport located in Hancock County. Situated at 813 feet above mean sea level near the city of Findlay, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial length and operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions at Findlay Airport, with 60.5% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -18°C to 32°C, which can impact aircraft performance and operations. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at an average of 10.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 39 knots that require careful wind management.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways with different orientations, providing wind adaptation capabilities. Runway 07/25 measures 5,883 feet and runway 18/36 extends to 6,500 feet, both constructed of asphalt surface. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with average crosswind components of 4.7 and 7.4 knots respectively.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently favorable flying months, with optimal visibility and moderate wind conditions. Visibility averages 8.2 statute miles, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced conditions, with 4.4% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. Fog occurs in 2.8% of observations, requiring appropriate preparation and potential alternate planning.

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.