Algona Municipal Airport

KAXA / AXG

Algona, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 08:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
08:35Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
4,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAXA 290835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN042 OVC060 05/05 A3007 RMK A01

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,219 ft
BKN 4,200 ft AGL
OVC 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,419 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,219 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Algona Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 4200 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of 5°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
977 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,219 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,077 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 170 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AXA
12
30
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 3,960 ft 75 ft CON 131°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
131° angle
18/36 2,880 ft 160 ft GRS 187°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
173° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAXA

14,806 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.9%
MVFR
14.9%
IFR
2.6%
LIFR
3.5%

Algona Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 10.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 36°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 10.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 5.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.8%
N
17.7%
S
23.3%
W
8.5%
NE
5%
NW
16.3%
SE
11.5%
SW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.4°C
Range: -27°C to 36°C
-27°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

October September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.9 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 14,806 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Algona Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAXA
IATA Code: AXG
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,219 ft MSL

Location

City: Algona
Country: US
Latitude: 43.078104°
Longitude: -94.271836°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 3,960 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 2,880 ft
Width: 160 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Algona Municipal Airport

Algona Municipal Airport (KAXA/AXG) is located in Algona, US at an elevation of 1,219 feet MSL. The airport has 2 runways (12/30, 18/36), with the longest at 3,960 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 14,806 weather observations shows KAXA maintains VFR conditions 78.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 14.9% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 6.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAXA come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 10.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 41 knots. Runway 18/36 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -27°C (-17°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 3.4°C (38°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.17 to 30.77 inHg (988-1042 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 14,806 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.