First Flight Airport

KFFA / FFA

Kill Devil Hills, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:00Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
12kt
350° G22kt
5 SM
Visibility
600ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
29.97
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFFA 160500Z AUTO 35012G22KT 5SM OVC006 20/20 A2997 RMK AO2 T01980198

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 13ft
OVC 600ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
613ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.97 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.96 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (13 ft)
Pressure Alt
-37 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 566 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FFA
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
3,000 ft 60 ft ASP 24°
↑ 9.2kt ↔ 7.7kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

First Flight Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFFA
IATA Code: FFA
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 13 ft MSL

Location

City: Kill Devil Hills
Country: US
Latitude: 36.018200°
Longitude: -75.671303°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Instrument procedures
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Operations

Airport operational data

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

About First Flight Airport

First Flight Airport (KFFA/FFA) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Kill Devil Hills, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 13 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (03/21) with ASP 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.