Fulton County Airport Brown Field

KFTY / FTY

Atlanta, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 42 min ago
09:53Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFTY 040953Z 00000KT 10SM OVC009 12/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP259 T01170106

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 841 ft
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,741 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (841 ft)
Pressure Alt
459 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 301 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KFTY 040539Z 0406/0506 09003KT P6SM BKN012 FM040800 11003KT 4SM BR BKN006 TEMPO 0410/0414 1SM BR OVC003 FM041400 15004KT P6SM BKN008 OVC015 FM041600 17005KT P6SM BKN025 BKN070 FM041800 17006KT P6SM SCT035 SCT120
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 90° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
14:00Z FM041400
+4h
IFR 150° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
16:00Z FM041600
+6h
MVFR 170° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+8h
VFR 170° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FTY
08
26
09
27
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 5,796 ft 100 ft ASP 79°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
79° angle
09/27 2,801 ft 60 ft ASP 80°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
80° angle
14/32 4,157 ft 100 ft ASP 138°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
138° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFTY

4,823 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.6%
MVFR
16.4%
IFR
8%
LIFR
4.1%

Fulton County Airport Brown Field typically experiences VFR conditions 71.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 38.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.4%
NE
6.4%
E
8.4%
SE
2.6%
S
6.4%
SW
10.3%
W
7.9%
NW
14%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.8°C
Range: -11°C to 32°C
-11°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,823 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fulton County Airport Brown Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFTY
IATA Code: FTY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 841 ft MSL

Location

City: Atlanta
Country: US
Latitude: 33.779099°
Longitude: -84.521400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,796 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 2,801 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,157 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Fulton County Airport Brown Field

Overview

Fulton County Airport Brown Field serves the Atlanta metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 841 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 33.779099, -84.521400, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with three paved runways offering multiple approach options. Its strategic location and diverse runway configuration make it a significant general aviation hub in the Atlanta area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 73.6% of observations indicating favorable flying weather. Winds typically originate from the northwest at an average of 6.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 21 knots and calm conditions 40.6% of the time. Seasonal temperature variations are substantial, ranging from -9°C to 32°C, with September through November offering the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

All three runways (08/26, 09/27, and 14/32) are paved and offer favorable wind alignment, with each runway showing 100% wind compatibility. The runways vary in length from 2,801 feet to 5,796 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types. Average crosswinds remain relatively consistent across runways, ranging between 3.7 and 3.9 knots, which supports predictable landing and takeoff conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate good overall visibility, with an average of 9.3 statute miles and only 2.1% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles. Fog is infrequent, occurring in only 2.5% of observations. The northwest prevailing winds suggest that runways with northwest-southeast orientation may offer the most consistent wind conditions for approach and departure.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.