Hector International Airport

KFAR / FAR

Fargo, US

Last Updated
Jan 18, 00:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
-19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -23°C
3kt
320°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.18
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFAR 180053Z 32003KT 10SM CLR M19/M23 A3018 RMK AO2 PRESFR SLP249 T11941233 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.18 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.29 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (902 ft)
Pressure Alt
642 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -3,222 ft
ISA Deviation: -32.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KFAR 172320Z 1800/1824 33008KT P6SM FEW250 FM180300 18009KT P6SM OVC070 FM180600 17013G19KT 1SM -SN OVC026 FM181200 26013G21KT 1SM -SN OVC019 FM181300 32019G28KT 1/2SM SN BLSN OVC019 FM181500 34025G38KT 1/2SM SN BLSN OVC019
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:23Z BASE
+0h
VFR 330° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM180300
+2h
VFR 180° 9kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000ft
06:00Z FM180600
+5h
IFR 170° 13kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 2,600ft
Light Snow
12:00Z FM181200
+11h
IFR 260° 13kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 1,900ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FAR
09
27
13
31 ✈️
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 6,300 ft 100 ft CON 90°
↓ 1.9kt ↔ 2.3kt
130° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
3,800 ft 150 ft PEM 137°
↑ 3.0kt ↔ 0.5kt
10° angle
18/36 9,000 ft 150 ft CON 180°
↓ 2.3kt ↔ 1.9kt
140° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Hector International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFAR
IATA Code: FAR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 902 ft MSL

Location

City: Fargo
Country: US
Latitude: 46.920700°
Longitude: -96.815804°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 6,300 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 3,800 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Hector International Airport

Hector International Airport (KFAR/FAR) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Fargo, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 902 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (09/27, 13/31, 18/36) with CON and PEM surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.