Fort Madison Municipal Airport

KFSW / FMS

Fort Madison, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:35 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:35Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
5kt
50°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.12
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFSW 160435Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3012 RMK AO2

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.12 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.41 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (724 ft)
Pressure Alt
524 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,418 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FSW
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
4,002 ft 75 ft CON 166°
↑ 1.7kt ↔ 4.7kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Fort Madison Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFSW
IATA Code: FMS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 724 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Madison
Country: US
Latitude: 40.659113°
Longitude: -91.327763°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 4,002 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Fort Madison Municipal Airport

Fort Madison Municipal Airport (KFSW/FMS) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Fort Madison, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 724 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (16/34) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.