VFR · Visual Flight Rules
Algona Municipal Airport
General Aviation Airport · Algona, IA, United States
Conditions are good for visual flight at Algona Municipal Airport. It's 72°F with 31% humidity. Winds from 330° at 6 kt, gusting 11 kt. Skies are clear.
ICAOKAXAIATAAXGLOCALAXA
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation1,219ft372 m
Longest runway3,960ft1,207 m
Runways21 lighted
Coordinates43.08, -94.2743°04'41.2"N 94°16'18.6"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
72°F22°C · Dew 39°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
330° @ 6 G11 kt
- Visibility9 sm
- CeilingSky clear
- Humidity31%
- Altimeter30.23 inHg
- Pressure1023.8 hPa
- Gusts11 kt
Runway winds
30★ Best
Headwind6 kt
Crosswind2 kt from R
12
Tailwind6 kt
Crosswind2 kt from L
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
- What is the weather at Algona Municipal Airport (KAXA) right now?
- Conditions are good for visual flight at Algona Municipal Airport. It's 72°F with 31% humidity. Winds from 330° at 6 kt, gusting 11 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:15 UTC)
- Is KAXA VFR or IFR right now?
- KAXA is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
- Which runway at KAXA has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 330° at 6 kt, runway 30 gives a 6 kt headwind and 2 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Algona Municipal Airport have?
- Algona Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,960 ft (1,207 m). Field elevation is 1,219 ft.
- What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KAXA?
- AWOS 118.475 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
- What time is sunrise and sunset at KAXA?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:18 UTC and sunset at 23:53 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:21 UTC.
- Are there delays at KAXA right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KAXA.
Runways
12/30◐ lit
18/36
Radio frequencies
AWOS118.475AWOS 3
UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM
Center134.00MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point