Albertus Airport

KFEP / FEP

Freeport, US

Last Updated
Apr 29, 22:35Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
22:35Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
17 kt
340° G24 kt
10 SM
Visibility
6,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFEP 292235Z AUTO 34017G24KT 10SM BKN060 12/03 A3001 RMK AO2 T01200026

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 859 ft
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,859 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Albertus Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 17 knots with gusts to 24 knots. Runway 36 is favored with a 16-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component (gusting to 8 knots crosswind). Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 6000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 12°C (54°F) with a dewpoint of 3°C, indicating moderate moisture 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
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (859 ft)
Pressure Alt
777 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 623 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.3°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FEP
06
24
13
31
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 5,504 ft 100 ft ASP 53°
5.0 kt 16.3 kt
73° angle
13/31 2,285 ft 150 ft GRS 126°
14.1 kt 9.5 kt
146° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
2,496 ft 150 ft GRS 179°
16.0 kt 5.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFEP

9,103 observations | Dec 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.5%
MVFR
18%
IFR
4.8%
LIFR
4.6%

Albertus Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Temperature extremes range from -25°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, April, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 9.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.3%
NE
4.6%
E
7.9%
SE
7.8%
S
14.7%
SW
13.2%
W
18.5%
NW
15.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 1.8°C
Range: -25°C to 28°C
-25°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.3%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

February April March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 9,103 METAR observations (Dec 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Albertus Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFEP
IATA Code: FEP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 859 ft MSL

Location

City: Freeport
Country: US
Latitude: 42.246201°
Longitude: -89.582001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,504 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 2,285 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 2,496 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Albertus Airport

Albertus Airport (KFEP/FEP) is located in Freeport, US at an elevation of 859 feet MSL. The airport has 3 runways (06/24, 13/31, 18/36), with the longest at 5,504 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 9,103 weather observations shows KFEP maintains VFR conditions 72.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 18% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.4% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at KFEP come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 9.9 knots and recorded gusts up to 34 knots. Runway 13/31 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are February, April, March, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -25°C (-13°F) to 28°C (82°F), averaging 1.8°C (35°F). Cold weather operations require attention to aircraft preheating, de-icing, and cold-soaked fuel management. Altimeter settings typically range from 29.26 to 30.78 inHg (991-1042 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,103 official METAR observations (Dec 2025 - Apr 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.