Afton Municipal Airport

KAFO / AFO

Afton, US

Last Updated
Jun 27, 00:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
00:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
9 kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAFO 270035Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A2986 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W

Weather Briefing

VFR

Afton Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (350°) at 9 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
804 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (6,221 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,289 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 8,022 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
AFO
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
7,023 ft 75 ft ASP 180°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAFO

19,081 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.5%
MVFR
8.2%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
1.2%

Afton Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 47.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 47.5%
Direction Distribution:
E
2%
N
8.4%
S
17.7%
W
5.6%
NE
2.3%
NW
6.2%
SE
5%
SW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.8°C
Range: -25°C to 26°C
-25°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

June September May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 19,081 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Afton Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAFO
IATA Code: AFO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 6,221 ft MSL

Location

City: Afton
Country: US
Latitude: 42.711201°
Longitude: -110.942001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 7,023 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Afton Municipal Airport

Afton Municipal Airport (KAFO/AFO) is located in Afton, US at an elevation of 6,221 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 7,023 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 19,081 weather observations, KAFO experiences excellent VFR conditions 89.5% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KAFO come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 31 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (47.5% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 16/34 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, September, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 26°C (79°F), averaging 2.8°C (37°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.28 to 30.68 inHg (992-1039 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 19,081 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.