Fort Worth Meacham International Airport

KFTW / FTW

Fort Worth, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 15:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
15:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
17 kt
170° G24 kt
10 SM
Visibility
3,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFTW 101553Z 17017G24KT 10SM FEW001 SCT029 BKN038 31/22 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP122 T03060217 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 710 ft
FEW 100 ft AGL
SCT 2,900 ft AGL
BKN 3,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
810 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,610 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,510 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 3,800 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 17 knots with gusts to 24 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 17-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 3800 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 20 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. 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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
989 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (710 ft)
Pressure Alt
718 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,808 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFTW 101558Z 1016/1112 18014G24KT P6SM SCT035 FM111100 18016KT P6SM BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 14 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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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°
5.5 kt 16.1 kt
71° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
7,501 ft 150 ft CON 171°
16.7 kt 3.0 kt
10° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,006 ft 75 ft ASP 171°
17.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFTW

7,171 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.2%
MVFR
16.1%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
2.2%

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 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: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 8.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.2%
N
13.5%
S
33.5%
W
3.1%
NE
5.6%
NW
8.4%
SE
16.4%
SW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.9°C
Range: -12°C to 37°C
-12°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 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: 3.5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,171 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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

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.