Venango Regional Airport

KFKL / FKL

Franklin, US

Last Updated
Jul 27, 00:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
00:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFKL 270056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 21/17 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02060172

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,540 ft
SCT 7,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,540 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Venango Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 7,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 7,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Mist, Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 09:00Z and 12:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 19:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
962 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,540 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,548 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,638 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFKL 262327Z 2700/2724 VRB04KT P6SM SCT060 FM270700 00000KT 5SM BR SCT200 TEMPO 2709/2712 2SM BR FM271300 00000KT P6SM BKN120 FM271700 27006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 2719/2724 4SM TSRA OVC040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:04Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
07:00Z FM270700
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Mist
09:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Mist
13:00Z FM271300
+12h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft

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 5,200 ft 150 ft ASP 17°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
17° angle
12/30 3,698 ft 100 ft ASP 106°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
106° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFKL

10,791 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.6%
MVFR
24.4%
IFR
11.3%
LIFR
10.7%

Venango Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 11.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.2%
N
6%
S
13.4%
W
20.4%
NE
4.6%
NW
9.9%
SE
7.3%
SW
21%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.4°C
Range: -24°C to 34°C
-24°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.7%
Fog Frequency: 4.6%

Best Months for VFR

June October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 10,791 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.