Friday Harbor Airport

KFHR / FRD

Friday Harbor, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:01Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 37 min ago
15:01Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
4 kt
160°
8 SM
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KFHR 041501Z AUTO 16004KT 8SM -RA OVC005 09/08 A2978 RMK AO2 CIG 004V009 P0000 T00890083

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 113 ft
OVC 500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
613 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (113 ft)
Pressure Alt
271 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -422 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FHR
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
3,402 ft 75 ft ASP 177°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFHR

5,472 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.6%
MVFR
24.7%
IFR
8.5%
LIFR
5.3%

Friday Harbor Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 34.6% of the time. Temperatures typically range between -3°C and 27°C with an average of 8.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 34.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
11%
NE
3.9%
E
7.8%
SE
22.6%
S
9.2%
SW
6.8%
W
3%
NW
1.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.4°C
Range: -3°C to 27°C
-3°C 27°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

March October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,472 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Friday Harbor Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFHR
IATA Code: FRD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 113 ft MSL

Location

City: Friday Harbor
Country: US
Latitude: 48.523654°
Longitude: -123.024645°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 3,402 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Friday Harbor Airport

Overview

Friday Harbor Airport serves San Juan Island in Washington State, located in the scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago. As a medium-sized airport situated at 113 feet above sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the regional island community and serves general aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Friday Harbor demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 60.1% of observations. Pilots can expect predominantly southeastern winds averaging 6.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 26 knots and calm conditions occurring 35.3% of the time. Seasonal variation is moderate, with September, October, and January offering the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (16/34) measuring 3,402 feet in length, positioned to accommodate the prevailing southeastern wind patterns. Its coastal island location introduces potential microclimate effects, with visibility typically excellent at an average of 9.2 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence (only 1.1% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 16/34 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and an average crosswind component of just 3.3 knots. Temperature ranges from -1°C to 27°C suggest pilots should be prepared for potential density altitude variations, particularly during summer months. Approach planning should consider the relatively high percentage of Marginal VFR (24.1%) and occasional IFR conditions (9.4%).

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.