Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport

KFLG / FLG

Flagstaff, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:57Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
07:57Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -9°C
4 kt
280°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFLG 050757Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP087 T00391089 TSNO
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
781 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,014 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,962 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 7,325 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KFLG 050520Z 0506/0606 24005KT P6SM BKN250 FM051300 23010KT P6SM SCT250 FM051500 23015G25KT P6SM SKC FM051800 25022G35KT P6SM SCT050 FM060100 29012G24KT P6SM FEW070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:28Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
13:00Z FM051300
+5h
VFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM051500
+7h
VFR 230° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM051800
+10h
VFR 250° 22 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FLG
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
6,999 ft 150 ft ASP 41°
1.4 kt 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFLG

5,030 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.9%
MVFR
14.8%
IFR
7%
LIFR
3.3%

Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Calm conditions occur 37.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 37.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.3%
N
1.2%
S
7.8%
W
6.7%
NE
6.9%
NW
0.7%
SE
0.7%
SW
28.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.1°C
Range: -16°C to 26°C
-16°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 5,030 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFLG
IATA Code: FLG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,014 ft MSL

Location

City: Flagstaff
Country: US
Latitude: 35.138500°
Longitude: -111.670998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,999 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport

Overview

Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport serves northern Arizona, situated at a high elevation of 7,014 feet MSL in the mountainous region near Flagstaff. The airport supports regional and general aviation operations with its single runway 03/21, which spans 6,999 feet of asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) prevailing 73.9% of the time and Marginal VFR conditions occurring 15.2% of observations. Temperature ranges from -16°C to 26°C, creating potential density altitude challenges, while winds predominantly originate from the southwest at an average of 8.9 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's high-altitude location introduces complex terrain and potential orographic effects that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning. Calm wind conditions are frequent, occurring in 37.7% of observations, which can impact takeoff and landing performance at the elevated field elevation.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a minimal average crosswind of 3 knots. September, October, and December represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots operating at this mountain airport.

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.