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LIFR · Low IFR

Wakefield Municipal Airport

General Aviation Airport · Wakefield, VA, United States

Low instrument conditions — very poor visibility or ceiling at Wakefield Municipal Airport. It's 67°F with 97% humidity. Winds from 340° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 300 ft.

ICAOKAKQIATA—LOCALAKQ
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation113ft34 m
Longest runway4,337ft1,322 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates36.99, -7736°59'13.9"N 77°00'04.0"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

35 min ago
67°F19.4°C · Dew 66°FLIFR — Low IFR
NESW340° @ 3 kt
  • Visibility4 sm
  • Ceiling300 ft AGL
  • Humidity97%
  • Altimeter30.05 inHg
  • Pressure1017.7 hPa
  • GustsNone
Overcast 300′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KAKQ 042254Z AUTO 34003KT 4SM BR OVC003 19/19 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP175 T01940189
Decoded — plain language
Wind340° @ 3 kt
Visibility4 sm
Temperature67°F / 19.4°C
Dew point66°F · 97% RH
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Ceiling300 ft AGL
Flight categoryLIFR — Low IFR
SkyOvercast 300′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:54Z·Norfolk Muni, VA, US·35 min ago

Runway winds

03/21
NESW
03
Headwind2 kt
Crosswind2 kt from L
★ Best
21
Tailwind2 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 23:29 UTC
What is the weather at Wakefield Municipal Airport (KAKQ) right now?
Low instrument conditions — very poor visibility or ceiling at Wakefield Municipal Airport. It's 67°F with 97% humidity. Winds from 340° at 3 kt. Cloud ceiling 300 ft. (observed 22:54 UTC)
Is KAKQ VFR or IFR right now?
KAKQ is currently reporting LIFR (Low IFR), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KAKQ has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 340° at 3 kt, runway 03 gives a 2 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Wakefield Municipal Airport have?
Wakefield Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,337 ft (1,322 m). Field elevation is 113 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KAKQ?
ASOS 128.325 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KAKQ?
On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:06 UTC and sunset at 22:47 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:13 UTC.
Are there delays at KAKQ right now?
The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KAKQ.

Runways

1 total
03/21◐ lit
4,337 ft1,322 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

4 listed
ASOS128.325
UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM
Approach127.90NORFOLK APP/DEP
Radio / FSS110.60LEESBURG RDO
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.