Venango Regional Airport

KFKL / FKL

Franklin, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:28Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
21:28Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
5 kt
180°
10 SM
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KFKL 042128Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM OVC014 10/07 A3017 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,540 ft
OVC 1,400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,940 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
971 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,540 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,278 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,048 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFKL 042125Z 0421/0518 10006KT P6SM OVC015 FM042300 VRB03KT P6SM OVC008 FM050200 VRB02KT 3SM BR BKN004 FM050500 VRB02KT 1SM -RA BR OVC002 TEMPO 0505/0507 1/2SM FG FM050800 12004KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC002 TEMPO 0512/0514 1/2SM FG
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:33Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 100° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
23:00Z FM042300
+2h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
02:00Z FM050200
+5h
LIFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Mist
05:00Z FM050500
+8h
LIFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Light Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKL
03
21 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
5,200 ft 150 ft ASP 17°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
12/30 3,698 ft 100 ft ASP 106°
1.4 kt 4.8 kt
74° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFKL

6,431 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.8%
MVFR
28.4%
IFR
11.9%
LIFR
9.9%

Venango Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.9% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 11.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.6%
NE
4.6%
E
6.1%
SE
7.9%
S
13%
SW
20.4%
W
22.8%
NW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.2°C
Range: -24°C to 29°C
-24°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.9%
Fog Frequency: 5.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 6,431 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Venango Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFKL
IATA Code: FKL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,540 ft MSL

Location

City: Franklin
Country: US
Latitude: 41.377899°
Longitude: -79.860397°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 3,698 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Venango Regional Airport

Overview

Venango Regional Airport serves Franklin, Pennsylvania as a medium-sized airport situated at 1540 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 41.377899, -79.860397, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northwestern Pennsylvania region. Its two asphalt runways offer flexibility for various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Venango Regional demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 52.8% of observations. Marginal VFR occurs 26.2% of the time, while instrument conditions (IFR and LIFR) combine for approximately 21% of recorded weather. Temperature ranges from -22°C to 29°C, with an average of 4.6°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 03/21 at 5200 feet and Runway 12/30 at 3698 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Prevailing winds consistently blow from the west (270°) at an average speed of 7.6 knots, with maximum recorded winds reaching 25 knots. Wind conditions are calm 12.6% of the time, which can impact flight planning and operations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with minimal average crosswind components (4.7kt for 03/21 and 5kt for 12/30). Visibility averages 8.3 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions below 3 miles occurring 5.6% of the time and fog present in 4.9% of observations. September, October, and November represent the most consistent months for visual flight conditions.

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.