St Lucie County International Airport

KFPR / FPR

Fort Pierce, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 10:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
10:15Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3 kt
360°
3 SM
Visibility
3,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KFPR 101015Z AUTO 36003KT 3SM TSRA BR BKN033 OVC065 23/23 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N TSB13 P0020 T02330228

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 24 ft
BKN 3,300 ft AGL
OVC 6,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,324 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,524 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

St Lucie County International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 6,500 feet and 3 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 3 SM, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 3300 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 23°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 20 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 10:00Z and 11:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (24 ft)
Pressure Alt
-119 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 847 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KFPR 100958Z 1010/1106 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 SCT030 BKN040 TEMPO 1010/1011 VRB10G20KT 2SM SHRA SCT012 BKN020 BKN030 FM101500 11009KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 SCT180 FM101900 11010KT P6SM FEW035 SCT180 FM110100 12005KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 SCT070 SCT140
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
15:00Z FM101500
+5h
VFR 110° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
19:00Z FM101900
+9h
VFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FPR
10R
28L ✈️
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10R/28L
Active: 28L
6,492 ft 150 ft ASP 90°
0.5 kt 3.0 kt
80° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
4,756 ft 100 ft ASP 135°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFPR

8,445 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.3%
MVFR
15.3%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
1.2%

St Lucie County International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 22.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
23.4%
N
5.6%
S
3.3%
W
11.1%
NE
9%
NW
11.2%
SE
10.2%
SW
4%

Temperature Range

Average: 21°C
Range: -4°C to 34°C
-4°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.6%
Fog Frequency: 4.2%

Best Months for VFR

June November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 10R/28L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,445 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

St Lucie County International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFPR
IATA Code: FPR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 24 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Pierce
Country: US
Latitude: 27.495100°
Longitude: -80.368301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10R/28L
Length: 6,492 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,756 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About St Lucie County International Airport

Overview

St Lucie County International Airport serves the Fort Pierce area in Florida, positioned at an elevation of 24 feet mean sea level. The airport offers two asphalt runways accommodating various general aviation and regional aircraft operations. Its strategic location on Florida's east coast provides an important aviation infrastructure point for the region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 81.8% of observations supporting clear weather operations. Wind patterns are consistently easterly at an average of 6.5 knots, with calm conditions occurring 28.6% of the time. Temperature ranges from 1°C to 32°C, with November through January presenting the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: 10R/28L at 6,492 feet and 14/32 at 4,756 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 3.2 and 4.1 knots respectively. The relatively low elevation and coastal location suggest minimal terrain challenges for approaching aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, with only 3.6% of observations showing conditions below 3 statute miles. Pilots should be prepared for occasional fog events, which occur in approximately 6% of observations. The consistent easterly winds make runway 10R/28L particularly favorable for most approach and departure scenarios.

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.