Venango Regional Airport

KFKL / FKL

Franklin, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 20:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
20:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
11 kt
230° G17 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFKL 042056Z AUTO 23011G17KT 10SM FEW038 SCT049 27/21 A2999 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E-SW TSB00E23B26E44RAE07 SLP144 P0000 60000 T02670206 55015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,540 ft
FEW 3,800 ft AGL
SCT 4,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,340 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,440 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Venango Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,900 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 11 knots with gusts to 17 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component (gusting to 6 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,800 ft, scattered at 4,900 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 22 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 03:00Z and 05:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 15:00Z and 18:00Z.

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
965 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,540 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,458 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,268 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFKL 042005Z 0420/0518 24006KT P6SM VCTS FEW040CB SCT090 FM050100 00000KT P6SM BKN110 PROB30 0503/0505 6SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM050500 00000KT 4SM BR SCT015 BKN035 FM051300 00000KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN008 FM051500 00000KT 6SM -SHRA BKN013 PROB30 0515/0518 3SM TSRA OVC023CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:09Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 240° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
01:00Z FM050100
+4h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 11,000 ft
03:00Z PROB30
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
05:00Z FM050500
+8h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 3,500 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FKL
03
21 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
5,200 ft 150 ft ASP 17°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
12/30 3,698 ft 100 ft ASP 106°
6.2 kt 9.1 kt
124° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFKL

9,940 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.7%
MVFR
24.6%
IFR
11.4%
LIFR
10.4%

Venango Regional Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 10%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.1%
N
5.9%
S
13.8%
W
21.1%
NE
4.1%
NW
10.1%
SE
7.6%
SW
21.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -24°C to 33°C
-24°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.6%
Fog Frequency: 4.3%

Best Months for VFR

July June October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 9,940 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Venango Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFKL
IATA Code: FKL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,540 ft MSL

Location

City: Franklin
Country: US
Latitude: 41.377899°
Longitude: -79.860397°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 5,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 3,698 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Venango Regional Airport

Overview

Venango Regional Airport serves Franklin, Pennsylvania as a medium-sized airport situated at 1540 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 41.377899, -79.860397, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the northwestern Pennsylvania region. Its two asphalt runways offer flexibility for various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Venango Regional demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions predominating at 52.8% of observations. Marginal VFR occurs 26.2% of the time, while instrument conditions (IFR and LIFR) combine for approximately 21% of recorded weather. Temperature ranges from -22°C to 29°C, with an average of 4.6°C, indicating substantial seasonal temperature fluctuations.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: Runway 03/21 at 5200 feet and Runway 12/30 at 3698 feet, both constructed of asphalt. Prevailing winds consistently blow from the west (270°) at an average speed of 7.6 knots, with maximum recorded winds reaching 25 knots. Wind conditions are calm 12.6% of the time, which can impact flight planning and operations.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability, with minimal average crosswind components (4.7kt for 03/21 and 5kt for 12/30). Visibility averages 8.3 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions below 3 miles occurring 5.6% of the time and fog present in 4.9% of observations. September, October, and November represent the most consistent months for visual flight conditions.

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

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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.