Is KAFF VFR or IFR right now?

KAFF is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KAFF has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 160° at 13 kt, runway 16C gives a 13 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does USAF Academy Airfield have?

USAF Academy Airfield has 4 runways; the longest is 4,501 ft (1,372 m). Field elevation is 6,572 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KAFF?

ATIS 128.525 MHz, Tower 124.15 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KAFF?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:58 UTC and sunset at 00:37 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:04 UTC.

Are there delays at KAFF right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KAFF.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

USAF Academy Airfield

General Aviation Airport · Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at USAF Academy Airfield. It's 71°F with 38% humidity. Winds from 160° at 13 kt, gusting 18 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKAFFIATAAFFLOCALAFF

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-7--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation6,572ft2,003 m

Longest runway4,501ft1,372 m

Runways40 lighted

Coordinates38.97, -104.8238°58'21.0"N 104°49'16.0"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

25 min ago

71°F21.7°C · Dew 44°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

160° @ 13 G18 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity38%
Altimeter30.38 inHg
Pressure1028.9 hPa
Gusts18 kt

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KAFF 042255Z 16013G18KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3038 RMK AO2A SLP228 T02170068 PNO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind160° @ 13 G18 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature71°F / 21.7°C

Dew point44°F · 38% RH

Altimeter30.38 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:55Z·Air Force Academy Arfld, CO, US·25 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sat 11:00Z – Sun 17:00Z

InitialSat 11:00Zuntil Sat 15:00Z
VFRWind310° @ 9 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 25,000′
BecomingSat 15:00Zuntil Sat 21:00Z
VFRWind010° @ 9 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 25,000′
BecomingSat 21:00Zuntil Sun 02:00Z
VFRWind050° @ 10 G15 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 25,000′
BecomingSun 02:00Zuntil Sun 13:00Z
VFRWind360° @ 9 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 4,000′, Few 25,000′
BecomingSun 13:00Zuntil Sun 17:00Z
VFRWind170° @ 12 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 1,500′, Few 25,000′

RAW

TAF COR KAFF 031630Z 0311/0417 31009KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3020INS WND 230V350
  BECMG 0315/0316 01009KT 9999 SCT250 QNH3024INS
  BECMG 0321/0322 05010G15KT 9999 SCT250 QNH3027INS
  BECMG 0402/0403 36009KT 9999 FEW040 FEW250 520204 QNH3040INS
  BECMG 0413/0414 17012KT 9999 FEW015 FEW250 QNH3046INS TX25/0321Z TN04/0311Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0317 NEXT 0511

Issued 03 Oct 2026 16:30Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

16C/34C

16C

Headwind13 kt

Crosswind2 kt from L

★ Best

34C

Tailwind13 kt

Crosswind2 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:20 UTC

What is the weather at USAF Academy Airfield (KAFF) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at USAF Academy Airfield. It's 71°F with 38% humidity. Winds from 160° at 13 kt, gusting 18 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:55 UTC)
Is KAFF VFR or IFR right now?: KAFF is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KAFF has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 160° at 13 kt, runway 16C gives a 13 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does USAF Academy Airfield have?: USAF Academy Airfield has 4 runways; the longest is 4,501 ft (1,372 m). Field elevation is 6,572 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KAFF?: ATIS 128.525 MHz, Tower 124.15 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KAFF?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:58 UTC and sunset at 00:37 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:04 UTC.
Are there delays at KAFF right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KAFF.

Runways

4 total

16C/34C

4,501 ft1,372 × 75 ft · Asphalt

16R/34L

4,500 ft1,372 × 40 ft · Asphalt

16L/34R

3,513 ft1,071 × 75 ft · Asphalt

09/27

2,493 ft760 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

7 listed

ATIS128.525

Ground118.125

Tower124.15ACADEMY TWR

UNICOM124.15CTAF/UNICOM

PTD37.60

PMSV121.95PMSV METRO

MISC134.10SKYTRAIN

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.

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Within 40 NM

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407 kHz17.4 NM164° S

FCS

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108.80 MHz17.8 NM170° S

IHS

IronhorseNDB

335 kHz17.9 NM170° S

CasseNDB

260 kHz28.8 NM358° N

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