Dutchess County Airport

KPOU / POU

Poughkeepsie, US

Last Updated
Apr 23, 01:40Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
01:40Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
5 kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KPOU 230140Z 11005KT 10SM SCT028 BKN090 09/04 A2999 RMK AO2 T00940044

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 165 ft
SCT 2,800 ft AGL
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,965 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,165 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Dutchess County Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (110°) at 5 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 9°C (48°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Patches Fog. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 00:00Z and 02:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Patches Fog between 09:00Z and 13:00Z.

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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (165 ft)
Pressure Alt
83 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -597 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPOU 222332Z 2300/2324 14006KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 2300/2302 SCT025 FM230200 VRB02KT P6SM BKN050 FM230600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW050 TEMPO 2309/2313 3SM BCFG SCT008 FM231500 31009G18KT P6SM SKC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:52Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
02:00Z FM230200
+1h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
06:00Z FM230600
+5h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z TEMPO
+8h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Patches Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
POU
06
24
07
25
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 5,001 ft 100 ft ASP 50°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
07/25 1,358 ft 100 ft GRS 50°
2.5 kt 4.3 kt
60° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
2,743 ft 100 ft PEM 139°
3.8 kt 3.2 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 - KPOU

6,310 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72%
MVFR
16%
IFR
8.9%
LIFR
3.1%

Dutchess County Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.3% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 38.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.6%
NE
3.6%
E
2.3%
SE
5.3%
S
6.8%
SW
10.3%
W
12.2%
NW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.3°C
Range: -22°C to 32°C
-22°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

November September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 6,310 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Dutchess County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPOU
IATA Code: POU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 165 ft MSL

Location

City: Poughkeepsie
Country: US
Latitude: 41.626598°
Longitude: -73.884201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 1,358 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 2,743 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Dutchess County Airport

Overview

Dutchess County Airport serves the Poughkeepsie region in New York, situated at an elevation of 165 feet MSL. The airport provides a medium-sized facility with three runways supporting various general aviation and regional aviation needs. Its strategic location and multiple runway configurations offer flexibility for pilots operating in the Hudson Valley region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Dutchess County Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying conditions, with 74.5% of observations reporting VFR status. Pilots can expect prevailing westerly winds averaging 7.3 knots, with temperature ranges from -18°C to 29°C. November, September, and October historically present the most stable VFR flying conditions, making these months optimal for general aviation operations.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways with varying surface types: Runway 06/24 is asphalt (5,001 ft), Runway 07/25 is grass (1,358 ft), and Runway 15/33 is pavement (2,743 ft). All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with modest average crosswind components ranging from 4 to 5.2 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in 41.2% of observations, providing consistent operational flexibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection can be effectively managed using prevailing westerly winds, with Runway 06/24 offering the longest paved surface at 5,001 feet. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with only 4.4% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during the 2% of observations with 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

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.