Florence Regional Airport

KFLO / FLO

Florence, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 07:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
07:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
4 kt
190°
9 SM
Visibility
4,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFLO 100753Z AUTO 19004KT 9SM FEW014 BKN042 BKN050 23/22 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP192 T02280217

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 146 ft
FEW 1,400 ft AGL
BKN 4,200 ft AGL
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,546 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,346 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,146 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Florence Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,200 feet and 9 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 4200 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 22 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (146 ft)
Pressure Alt
-57 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 938 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFLO 100738Z 1008/1106 18003KT P6SM BKN030 FM101500 21007KT P6SM BKN030 FM110000 20005KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
15:00Z FM101500
+7h
VFR 210° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FLO
01
19 ✈️
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
5,999 ft 150 ft ASP
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
09/27 6,499 ft 150 ft ASP 83°
1.2 kt 3.8 kt
107° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFLO

7,843 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.2%
MVFR
13.6%
IFR
8.1%
LIFR
4.1%

Florence Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, November, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 18.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.6%
N
15.1%
S
12.7%
W
9.6%
NE
12.8%
NW
6.9%
SE
3.9%
SW
14.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.4°C
Range: -13°C to 35°C
-13°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 8.9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

June November April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,843 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Florence Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFLO
IATA Code: FLO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 146 ft MSL

Location

City: Florence
Country: US
Latitude: 34.185398°
Longitude: -79.723900°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,999 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 6,499 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Florence Regional Airport

Overview

Florence Regional Airport serves the Florence metropolitan area in South Carolina, providing regional aviation services for general aviation and commercial traffic. Located at an elevation of 146 ft MSL, the airport features two asphalt runways capable of handling a variety of aircraft operations. Its strategic positioning in the southeastern United States offers important transportation infrastructure for the region.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 74.7% of observed weather patterns supporting clear flying. Temperature ranges from -9°C to 35°C indicate significant seasonal variation, while prevailing northerly winds average 7.1 knots with occasional calm periods at 20.5%. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 9 statute miles, with only 2.6% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles.

Notable Features

Both runways at Florence Regional provide substantial length, with Runway 01/19 measuring 5,999 feet and Runway 09/27 extending to 6,499 feet. The airport demonstrates consistent wind conditions, with both runways experiencing 100% favorable wind alignments. The terrain surrounding the airport appears relatively flat, typical of the coastal plain region of South Carolina.

Approach Considerations

Wind conditions strongly favor both primary runways, with minimal average crosswind components (3.8 knots for 01/19 and 5 knots for 09/27). November, January, and October represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during the 2.1% of observations reporting 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

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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.