Tipton Airport

KFME / FME

Fort Meade(Odenton), US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
10:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
0 kt
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Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFME 041015Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM OVC055 05/05 A3024 RMK AO1

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 150 ft
OVC 5,500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,650 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (150 ft)
Pressure Alt
-173 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,337 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.7°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FME
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 3,000 ft 75 ft ASP 93°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
93° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFME

13,029 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.9%
MVFR
13.5%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
2.2%

Tipton Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 42.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 42.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.9%
NE
5.9%
E
6%
SE
3.3%
S
4.6%
SW
6.1%
W
12.8%
NW
10.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 7°C
Range: -17°C to 31°C
-17°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 13,029 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tipton Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFME
IATA Code: FME
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 150 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Meade(Odenton)
Country: US
Latitude: 39.085400°
Longitude: -76.759399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 3,000 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tipton Airport

Overview

Tipton Airport serves the Fort Meade and Odenton area in Maryland, situated at an elevation of 150 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides general aviation services with a single runway (10/28) measuring 3,000 feet with an asphalt surface, located at coordinates 39.085400, -76.759399.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Tipton Airport are predominantly VFR, with 79.8% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Winds predominantly blow from the west (270°) at an average of 6.4 knots, with calm conditions occurring 44.1% of the time. Temperature ranges from -13°C to 31°C, with an average of 9.3°C, providing relatively stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's location near Fort Meade suggests potential military and government-related aviation activities. Runway 10/28 experiences favorable wind conditions 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of just 3.3 knots, which provides comfortable landing and takeoff conditions for most aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 9.4 statute miles, with less than 3-mile visibility occurring only 1% of the time and virtually no fog reported. January, December, and October offer the best VFR conditions, making these months particularly favorable for general aviation operations at Tipton 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.