Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field

KFHU / FHU

Fort Huachuca / Sierra Vista, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 14:28Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
14:28Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
6 kt
210°
9 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KFHU 041428Z AUTO 21006KT 9SM CLR 12/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP163
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
863 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,719 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,517 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,290 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFHU 041400Z 0414/0520 20009KT 9999 SKC QNH3010INS BECMG 0419/0420 25010G15KT 9999 FEW220 QNH2998INS BECMG 0500/0501 24009KT 9999 SKC QNH2999INS WND VRB06KT AFT 0505 BECMG 0517/0518 25012G22KT 9999 SCT200 QNH2992INS TX24/0421Z TN07/0513Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 250° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z BECMG
+10h
LIFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 0.505 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FHU
03
21 ✈️
08
26
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
4,285 ft 75 ft PEM 36°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
08/26 12,001 ft 150 ft CON 89°
3.1 kt 5.1 kt
121° angle
12/30 5,366 ft 100 ft PEM 126°
0.6 kt 6.0 kt
84° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFHU

5,588 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.3%
MVFR
4.1%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.8%

Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 35.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
2.5%
E
7.2%
SE
10.5%
S
9.1%
SW
12.5%
W
15.3%
NW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.9°C
Range: -1°C to 34°C
-1°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

March December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 5,588 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFHU
IATA Code: FHU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,719 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Huachuca / Sierra Vista
Country: US
Latitude: 31.587383°
Longitude: -110.348225°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 4,285 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 12,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 5,366 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field

Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field is a medium airport located at Fort Huachuca, serving both military and civilian aviation needs. Situated at an elevation of 4,719 feet MSL near Sierra Vista, Arizona, the airport provides critical infrastructure in southeastern Arizona's aviation network.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 94.2% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Temperatures range from -1°C to 34°C, with an average of 16.6°C, creating generally stable flying conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the west at an average of 7.4 knots, with calm conditions occurring 38.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways: a 12,001-foot concrete runway (08/26), and two paved/asphalt runways measuring 4,285 feet (03/21) and 5,366 feet (12/30). Its high-altitude location and proximity to mountainous terrain requires pilots to be attentive to potential wind and terrain interactions, particularly during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 4.4 to 4.9 knots. December, September, and October statistically offer the best VFR conditions, providing optimal flying opportunities. Pilots should anticipate excellent visibility, with an average of 9.5 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

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.