Fort Worth Meacham International Airport

KFTW / FTW

Fort Worth, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 16:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
16:53Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
7 kt
140°
5 SM
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFTW 221653Z 14007KT 5SM BR OVC005 18/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP170 T01830167

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 710 ft
OVC 500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,210 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 500 feet and 5 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (140°) at 7 knots. Runway 16/34 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 SM. The ceiling is 500 feet AGL (overcast). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 18°C (64°F) with a dewpoint of 17°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 21 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: Mist. Temporary LIFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 15:00Z and 17:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. 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
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (710 ft)
Pressure Alt
568 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,098 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KFTW 221454Z 2215/2312 14008KT 4SM BR BKN005 OVC012 TEMPO 2215/2217 2SM BR OVC004 FM221800 15008KT P6SM OVC015 FM222100 16012KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 FM230600 16011KT P6SM BKN012 FM230900 17012KT P6SM BKN008 OVC012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:40Z BASE
+0h
IFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
18:00Z FM221800
+1h
MVFR 150° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
21:00Z FM222100
+4h
VFR 160° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FTW
09
27
16 ✈️
34
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 3,677 ft 100 ft ASP 99°
5.3 kt 4.6 kt
41° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
7,501 ft 150 ft CON 171°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,006 ft 75 ft ASP 171°
6.1 kt 3.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFTW

5,686 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.3%
MVFR
13.8%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
1.8%

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 8.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.2%
NE
4.8%
E
7%
SE
15.5%
S
33.7%
SW
3.5%
W
3.1%
NW
9.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.6°C
Range: -12°C to 37°C
-12°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.6 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,686 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFTW
IATA Code: FTW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 710 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Worth
Country: US
Latitude: 32.819801°
Longitude: -97.362396°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 3,677 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 7,501 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,006 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Fort Worth Meacham International Airport

Overview

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport serves the metropolitan Fort Worth area as a medium-sized airport located at 32.819801, -97.362396 with an elevation of 710 ft MSL. The airport features three runways accommodating various aircraft operations, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the region.

Flying Conditions

Meacham International demonstrates highly favorable flying conditions, with 84.7% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds predominantly originate from the south at 180° with an average speed of 8 knots, and temperatures range from -5°C to 37°C. September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport offers three runways with varying surfaces: Runway 09/27 is asphalt at 3,677 ft, Runway 16/34 is concrete and the longest at 7,501 ft, and Runway 17/35 is asphalt at 4,006 ft. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 3.3 to 6.5 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent approach conditions with consistent wind patterns and high visibility averaging 9.6 statute miles. Low visibility and instrument conditions are rare, occurring in only 2.8% IFR and 2% LIFR observations. Runway selection can be flexible due to uniform wind characteristics across all runways.

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.