Fulton County Airport Brown Field

KFTY / FTY

Atlanta, US

Last Updated
Jul 5, 03:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
03:53Z

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

Raw METAR

METAR KFTY 050353Z VRB03KT 10SM VCTS FEW043 SCT060 27/21 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E TSB16E31 SLP151 T02670206

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 841 ft
FEW 4,300 ft AGL
SCT 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,141 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,841 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Fulton County Airport Brown Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 6,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,300 ft, scattered at 6,000 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 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 00:00Z.

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
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (841 ft)
Pressure Alt
759 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,401 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFTY 042323Z 0500/0524 29007KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN200 FM050200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT180 FM051500 26005KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 PROB30 0520/0524 VRB10G20KT 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
15:00Z FM051500
+12h
VFR 260° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FTY
08
26
09
27
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 5,796 ft 100 ft ASP 79° No wind data
09/27 2,801 ft 60 ft ASP 80° No wind data
14/32 4,157 ft 100 ft ASP 138° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFTY

8,355 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.9%
MVFR
15.5%
IFR
7.4%
LIFR
3.2%

Fulton County Airport Brown Field typically experiences VFR conditions 73.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 37.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 37.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.8%
N
5.4%
S
8.5%
W
8%
NE
5.3%
NW
11.7%
SE
4.2%
SW
11.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.3°C
Range: -11°C to 35°C
-11°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.4 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

July September April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 8,355 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fulton County Airport Brown Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFTY
IATA Code: FTY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 841 ft MSL

Location

City: Atlanta
Country: US
Latitude: 33.779099°
Longitude: -84.521400°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,796 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 2,801 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,157 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Fulton County Airport Brown Field

Overview

Fulton County Airport Brown Field serves the Atlanta metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport situated at 841 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 33.779099, -84.521400, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with three paved runways offering multiple approach options. Its strategic location and diverse runway configuration make it a significant general aviation hub in the Atlanta area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 73.6% of observations indicating favorable flying weather. Winds typically originate from the northwest at an average of 6.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 21 knots and calm conditions 40.6% of the time. Seasonal temperature variations are substantial, ranging from -9°C to 32°C, with September through November offering the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

All three runways (08/26, 09/27, and 14/32) are paved and offer favorable wind alignment, with each runway showing 100% wind compatibility. The runways vary in length from 2,801 feet to 5,796 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types. Average crosswinds remain relatively consistent across runways, ranging between 3.7 and 3.9 knots, which supports predictable landing and takeoff conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate good overall visibility, with an average of 9.3 statute miles and only 2.1% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles. Fog is infrequent, occurring in only 2.5% of observations. The northwest prevailing winds suggest that runways with northwest-southeast orientation may offer the most consistent wind conditions for approach and departure.

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.