Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport

KFLG / FLG

Flagstaff, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 12:57Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
12:57Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -9°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFLG 051257Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP085 T10331094 TSNO $
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
779 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,014 ft)
Pressure Alt
7,022 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,545 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KFLG 051120Z 0512/0612 23010KT P6SM SKC FM051500 23015G25KT P6SM SKC FM051800 23022G35KT P6SM FEW070 PROB30 0520/0524 -DZ SCT050 FM060000 26015G25KT P6SM SCT060 FM060500 02008KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM051500
+2h
VFR 230° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM051800
+5h
VFR 230° 22 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z PROB30
+7h
VFR
Light Drizzle

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FLG
03
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,999 ft 150 ft ASP 41°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
41° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFLG

5,065 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
3.3%

Flagstaff Pulliam International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.2% 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:
N
1.2%
NE
6.9%
E
9.3%
SE
0.7%
S
7.8%
SW
28.7%
W
6.8%
NW
0.7%

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 5,065 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.