Angelina County Airport

KLFK / LFK

Lufkin, US

Last Updated
Jul 26, 14:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
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☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
5 kt
260°
10 SM
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLFK 261453Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM BKN018 28/24 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02830244 51001 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 296 ft
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,096 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Angelina County Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 1,800 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 5 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 1800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 21 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 15:00Z and 17:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (296 ft)
Pressure Alt
124 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,755 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLFK 261502Z 2615/2712 26005KT P6SM SCT018 TEMPO 2615/2617 BKN018 BKN027 FM261700 22006KT P6SM SCT035 FM270000 19005KT P6SM FEW250 FM270600 00000KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
17:00Z FM261700
+2h
VFR 220° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM270000
+9h
VFR 190° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LFK
07
25 ✈️
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
5,398 ft 100 ft ASP 75°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
15/33 4,309 ft 100 ft ASP 160°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
100° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLFK

9,803 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
67.4%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
7.9%
LIFR
5%

Angelina County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 67.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 20.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 20.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
10.2%
N
8.5%
S
24.1%
W
2.4%
NE
5.8%
NW
4.1%
SE
19.8%
SW
5%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.6°C
Range: -7°C to 39°C
-7°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 9,803 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Angelina County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLFK
IATA Code: LFK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 296 ft MSL

Location

City: Lufkin
Country: US
Latitude: 31.233999°
Longitude: -94.750000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 5,398 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,309 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Angelina County Airport

Overview

Angelina County Airport serves the Lufkin, Texas area as a medium-sized airport situated at 296 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 31.233999, -94.750000, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for East Texas regional transportation and local aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 70% of observations showing VFR weather. Temperature ranges from -5°C to 36°C, with an average of 17.2°C, and typical visibility around 9.3 statute miles. September, October, and November offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 07/25 at 5,398 feet and Runway 15/33 at 4,309 feet. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at 135 degrees, with an average speed of 5.7 knots and occasional gusts up to 19 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in 26.3% of observations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 07/25 experiencing an average crosswind of 4.3 knots and Runway 15/33 showing an even lower average crosswind of 2.9 knots. Low Instrument Flight Rules (LIFR) conditions occur in 6.9% of observations, suggesting occasional challenging approach environments.

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.