Venango Regional Airport

KFKL / FKL

Franklin, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 05:23Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
05:23Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
7 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KFKL 100523Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM OVC008 22/20 A2998 RMK AO2 CIG 007V012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,540 ft
OVC 800 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,340 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Venango Regional Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 800 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 7 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 800 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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: Light Showers Rain, Mist, Light Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
964 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,540 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,488 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,698 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KFKL 092335Z 1000/1024 17006KT P6SM BKN090 FM100500 18006KT P6SM BKN012 FM100700 20006KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC006 FM101500 23007KT P6SM BKN010 FM101800 25008G16KT P6SM SCT025 PROB30 1020/1024 4SM -TSRA BKN025CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:55Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
07:00Z FM100700
+2h
IFR 200° 6 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
15:00Z FM101500
+10h
MVFR 230° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft

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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°
7.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
12/30 3,698 ft 100 ft ASP 106°
1.7 kt 6.8 kt
104° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFKL

9,110 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
52.5%
MVFR
25.1%
IFR
11.7%
LIFR
10.6%

Venango Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 52.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 10.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.9%
N
6%
S
13.4%
W
21.2%
NE
4.4%
NW
10.4%
SE
7.6%
SW
20.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.7°C
Range: -24°C to 30°C
-24°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 4.6%

Best Months for VFR

June October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 9,110 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.