Bishop International Airport

KFNT / FNT

Flint, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 03:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
03:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
4 kt
100°
10 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFNT 050353Z 10004KT 10SM OVC070 04/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP202 T00390006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 782 ft
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,782 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (782 ft)
Pressure Alt
580 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -552 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KFNT 042337Z 0500/0524 12005KT P6SM BKN250 TEMPO 0504/0508 OVC020 FM050800 08005KT 2SM -DZ BR OVC006 FM051400 07010KT 1SM -DZ BR OVC005 FM051700 07011KT 1SM RA BR OVC005
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:30Z BASE
+0h
VFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
08:00Z FM050800
+4h
IFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 600 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist
14:00Z FM051400
+10h
IFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FNT
09 ✈️
27
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
7,201 ft 150 ft ASP 88°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
18/36 7,849 ft 150 ft ASP 179°
0.8 kt 3.9 kt
79° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFNT

5,504 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.6%
MVFR
27.5%
IFR
9.1%
LIFR
2.7%

Bishop International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -29°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 12.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
3.4%
E
6%
SE
5.9%
S
14.3%
SW
15.7%
W
24.4%
NW
10.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.4°C
Range: -29°C to 31°C
-29°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,504 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bishop International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFNT
IATA Code: FNT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 782 ft MSL

Location

City: Flint
Country: US
Latitude: 42.965401°
Longitude: -83.743599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,201 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 7,849 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bishop International Airport

Overview

Bishop International Airport serves the Flint metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located in southeastern Michigan. Situated at 782 feet mean sea level with coordinates 42.965401, -83.743599, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial length for diverse aircraft operations, with Runway 09/27 measuring 7,201 feet and Runway 18/36 extending 7,849 feet.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Bishop demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 62.1% of the time. Pilots can expect moderate meteorological challenges, with marginal VFR conditions occurring 26.2% of observations and instrument flight rules 8.9% of the time. Temperature ranges from -27°C to 31°C, with an average of 3.5°C, indicating potential seasonal temperature extremes that could impact aircraft performance.

Notable Features

The airport's wind patterns are predominantly westerly at 270 degrees, with an average speed of 8.9 knots and occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 12.4% of the time, providing predictable wind environments for most operations. Visibility averages 8.7 statute miles, with only 4.6% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles and minimal fog occurrence at 2.4%.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Runway 09/27 presents an average crosswind of 4.8 knots, while Runway 18/36 experiences a slightly higher average crosswind of 6.3 knots. September, October, and November represent the most favorable VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots utilizing the 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.