Dutchess County Airport

KPOU / POU

Poughkeepsie, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
03:53Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
0°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
1,100 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPOU 040353Z 00000KT 2 1/2SM UP BR OVC011 00/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 UPB0256E23B28 SLP222 P0002 T00001006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 165 ft
OVC 1,100 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,265 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (165 ft)
Pressure Alt
-98 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,858 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPOU 040305Z 0403/0424 32004KT 3SM BR BKN014 OVC018 TEMPO 0403/0406 5SM -DZ BR OVC005 FM041300 00000KT P6SM OVC012 FM041800 33003KT P6SM SCT012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:05Z BASE
+0h
IFR 320° 4 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,400 ft
Mist
13:00Z FM041300
+9h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,200 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
POU
06
24
07
25
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 5,001 ft 100 ft ASP 50°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
50° angle
07/25 1,358 ft 100 ft GRS 50°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
50° angle
15/33 2,743 ft 100 ft PEM 139°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
139° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPOU

4,771 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.7%
MVFR
14.9%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
3%

Dutchess County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 40.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 40.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.1%
NE
3.4%
E
1.9%
SE
4.3%
S
5.1%
SW
10.7%
W
13.6%
NW
5.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.2°C
Range: -22°C to 29°C
-22°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 5%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

March November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,771 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dutchess County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPOU
IATA Code: POU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 165 ft MSL

Location

City: Poughkeepsie
Country: US
Latitude: 41.626598°
Longitude: -73.884201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 1,358 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 2,743 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Dutchess County Airport

Overview

Dutchess County Airport serves the Poughkeepsie region in New York, situated at an elevation of 165 feet MSL. The airport provides a medium-sized facility with three runways supporting various general aviation and regional aviation needs. Its strategic location and multiple runway configurations offer flexibility for pilots operating in the Hudson Valley region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Dutchess County Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying conditions, with 74.5% of observations reporting VFR status. Pilots can expect prevailing westerly winds averaging 7.3 knots, with temperature ranges from -18°C to 29°C. November, September, and October historically present the most stable VFR flying conditions, making these months optimal for general aviation operations.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with varying surface types: Runway 06/24 is asphalt (5,001 ft), Runway 07/25 is grass (1,358 ft), and Runway 15/33 is pavement (2,743 ft). All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with modest average crosswind components ranging from 4 to 5.2 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in 41.2% of observations, providing consistent operational flexibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection can be effectively managed using prevailing westerly winds, with Runway 06/24 offering the longest paved surface at 5,001 feet. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with only 4.4% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during the 2% of observations with fog conditions, particularly during seasonal transitions.

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.