Is KFST VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KFST has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 160° at 17 kt, runway 12 gives a 14 kt headwind and 9 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport have?

Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport has 5 runways; the longest is 7,508 ft (2,288 m). Field elevation is 3,011 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KFST?

ASOS 118.525 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KFST?

On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 12:44 UTC and sunset at 00:39 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:03 UTC.

Are there delays at KFST right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport

Regional Airport · Fort Stockton, TX, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport. It's 81°F (feels like 84°F) with 65% humidity. Winds from 160° at 17 kt, gusting 24 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKFSTIATAFSTLOCALFST

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

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

Elevation3,011ft918 m

Longest runway7,508ft2,288 m

Runways52 lighted

Coordinates30.92, -102.9230°54'56.5"N 102°54'57.6"W

ClassRegionalNo scheduled service

Current weather

55 min ago

81°F27.2°C · Dew 68°FFeels like 84°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

160° @ 17 G24 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity65%
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Pressure1010.6 hPa
Gusts24 kt

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR KFST 291853Z AUTO 16017G24KT 10SM CLR 27/20 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP054 T02720200

Decoded — plain language

Wind160° @ 17 G24 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature81°F / 27.2°C

Dew point68°F · 65% RH

Altimeter29.84 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 29 Sep 2026 18:53Z·Fort Stockton/Pecos Cnty, TX, US·55 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Tue 18:00Z – Wed 18:00Z

InitialTue 18:00Zuntil Wed 10:00Z
VFRWind150° @ 19 G27 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 5,000′
Now
30% chanceWed 01:00Zuntil Wed 06:00Z
MVFRWindVariable @ 25 G35 ktVis3 smSkyBroken 4,000′WeatherThunderstorm with rain
FromWed 10:00Zuntil Wed 18:00Z
VFRWind230° @ 7 ktVis6+ smSkyBroken 10,000′

RAW

TAF KFST 291720Z 2918/3018 15019G27KT P6SM BKN050
  PROB30 3001/3006 VRB25G35KT 3SM TSRA BKN040CB
  FM301000 23007KT P6SM BKN100

Issued 29 Sep 2026 17:20Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

12/30

Headwind14 kt

Crosswind9 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind14 kt

Crosswind9 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 19:48 UTC

What is the weather at Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport (KFST) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport. It's 81°F (feels like 84°F) with 65% humidity. Winds from 160° at 17 kt, gusting 24 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 18:53 UTC)
Is KFST VFR or IFR right now?: KFST is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KFST has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 160° at 17 kt, runway 12 gives a 14 kt headwind and 9 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport have?: Fort Stockton Pecos County Airport has 5 runways; the longest is 7,508 ft (2,288 m). Field elevation is 3,011 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KFST?: ASOS 118.525 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KFST?: On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 12:44 UTC and sunset at 00:39 UTC; civil twilight ends at 01:03 UTC.
Are there delays at KFST right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KFST.

Runways

5 total

12/30◐ lit

7,508 ft2,288 × 100 ft · Asphalt

07/25

4,961 ft1,512 × 150 ft · Grass / Turf

03/21◐ lit

4,400 ft1,341 × 60 ft · Asphalt

16/34

3,981 ft1,213 × 150 ft · Grass / Turf

11/29

3,348 ft1,020 × 100 ft · Grass / Turf

Radio frequencies

4 listed

ASOS118.525

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Radio / FSS116.90SAN ANGELO RDO

Center135.875ALBUQUERQUE CNTR

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