Fort Worth Meacham International Airport

KFTW / FTW

Fort Worth, US

Last Updated
May 15, 17:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
17:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
13 kt
170° G25 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KFTW 151753Z 17013G25KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND 16028/1705 SLP088 T02830172 10294 20217 58010

Weather Briefing

VFR

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 13 knots with gusts to 25 knots. Runway 17/35 is favored with a 13-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

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
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (710 ft)
Pressure Alt
808 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,538 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KFTW 151720Z 1518/1618 19018G28KT P6SM BKN250 FM160100 17017KT P6SM VCSH BKN120 FM160600 18015G25KT P6SM BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 18 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
01:00Z FM160100
+7h
VFR 170° 17 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
06:00Z FM160600
+12h
VFR 180° 15 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FTW
09
27
16 ✈️
34
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 3,677 ft 100 ft ASP 99°
4.2 kt 12.3 kt
71° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
7,501 ft 150 ft CON 171°
12.8 kt 2.3 kt
10° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
4,006 ft 75 ft ASP 171°
13.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KFTW

6,382 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.2%
MVFR
15.5%
IFR
3.2%
LIFR
2.1%

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 5.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 8.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.9%
N
14.4%
S
33.3%
W
3.1%
NE
5.6%
NW
8.9%
SE
16%
SW
3.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.1°C
Range: -12°C to 37°C
-12°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.7 kt
Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 6,382 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KFTW
IATA Code: FTW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 710 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Worth
Country: US
Latitude: 32.819801°
Longitude: -97.362396°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 3,677 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16/34
Length: 7,501 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 4,006 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Fort Worth Meacham International Airport

Overview

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport serves the metropolitan Fort Worth area as a medium-sized airport located at 32.819801, -97.362396 with an elevation of 710 ft MSL. The airport features three runways accommodating various aircraft operations, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the region.

Flying Conditions

Meacham International demonstrates highly favorable flying conditions, with 84.7% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds predominantly originate from the south at 180° with an average speed of 8 knots, and temperatures range from -5°C to 37°C. September, October, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport offers three runways with varying surfaces: Runway 09/27 is asphalt at 3,677 ft, Runway 16/34 is concrete and the longest at 7,501 ft, and Runway 17/35 is asphalt at 4,006 ft. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind coverage, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 3.3 to 6.5 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent approach conditions with consistent wind patterns and high visibility averaging 9.6 statute miles. Low visibility and instrument conditions are rare, occurring in only 2.8% IFR and 2% LIFR observations. Runway selection can be flexible due to uniform wind characteristics across all runways.

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
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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.