Is KFCI VFR or IFR right now?

KFCI is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KFCI has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 020° at 4 kt, runway 33 gives a 2 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport have?

Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 236 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KFCI?

AWOS 128.625 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KFCI?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:08 UTC and sunset at 22:49 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:15 UTC.

Are there delays at KFCI right now?

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

IFR · Instrument Flight Rules

Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport

General Aviation Airport · North Chesterfield, VA, United States

Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport. It's 66°F with 96% humidity. Winds from 020° at 4 kt. Cloud ceiling 600 ft.

ICAOKFCIIATA—LOCALFCI

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

Local · UTC-5--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation236ft72 m

Longest runway5,500ft1,676 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates37.41, -77.5337°24'23.4"N 77°31'30.0"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 3 h 28 min ago

This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.

66°F18.9°C · Dew 65°FIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

020° @ 4 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling600 ft AGL
Humidity96%
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Pressure1019 hPa
GustsNone

Overcast 600′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR KFCI 041856Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM OVC006 19/18 A3009 RMK AO2 RAE48 SLP197 P0001 T01890183 $

Decoded — plain language

Wind020° @ 4 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature66°F / 18.9°C

Dew point65°F · 96% RH

Altimeter30.09 inHg

Ceiling600 ft AGL

Flight categoryIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

SkyOvercast 600′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 18:56Z·Richmond/Chesterfield Cnty, VA, US·3 h 28 min ago

Runway winds

15/33

Headwind2 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind2 kt

Crosswind3 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

Updated 22:24 UTC

What is the weather at Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport (KFCI) right now?: Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport. It's 66°F with 96% humidity. Winds from 020° at 4 kt. Cloud ceiling 600 ft. (observed 18:56 UTC)
Is KFCI VFR or IFR right now?: KFCI is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KFCI has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 020° at 4 kt, runway 33 gives a 2 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport have?: Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft (1,676 m). Field elevation is 236 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KFCI?: AWOS 128.625 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KFCI?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 11:08 UTC and sunset at 22:49 UTC; civil twilight ends at 23:15 UTC.
Are there delays at KFCI right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KFCI.

Runways

1 total

15/33◐ lit

5,500 ft1,676 × 100 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

6 listed

AWOS128.625AWOS 3

Clearance124.60POTOMAC CLNC DEL

UNICOM123.05CTAF/UNICOM

Approach134.70POTOMAC APP

Departure134.70POTOMAC DEP

Radio / FSS113.30LEESBURG RDO

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