Is KFVE VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at KFVE has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 160° at 11 kt, runway 14 gives a 8 kt headwind and 8 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Northern Aroostook Regional Airport have?

Northern Aroostook Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,600 ft (1,402 m). Field elevation is 988 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KFVE?

ASOS 135.725 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KFVE?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 10:36 UTC and sunset at 22:07 UTC; civil twilight ends at 22:37 UTC.

Are there delays at KFVE right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Northern Aroostook Regional Airport

General Aviation Airport · Frenchville, ME, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Northern Aroostook Regional Airport. It's 55°F with 41% humidity. Winds from 160° at 11 kt, gusting 19 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKFVEIATAWFKLOCALFVE

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

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

Elevation988ft301 m

Longest runway4,600ft1,402 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates47.29, -68.3147°17'07.8"N 68°18'46.1"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

30 min ago

55°F12.8°C · Dew 32°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

160° @ 11 G19 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity41%
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Pressure1021.1 hPa
Gusts19 kt

METAR observation

Live

Decode group by group →

RAWMETAR KFVE 042153Z AUTO 16011G19KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP215 T01280000

Decoded — plain language

Wind160° @ 11 G19 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature55°F / 12.8°C

Dew point32°F · 41% RH

Altimeter30.15 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:53Z·Frenchville/N Aroostook Rgnl, ME, US·30 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 04:00Z
VFRWind160° @ 10 G18 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 25,000′
Now
FromMon 04:00Zuntil Mon 09:00Z
MVFRWind160° @ 10 G18 ktVis6+ smSkyOvercast 2,000′
FromMon 09:00Zuntil Mon 15:00Z
IFRWind170° @ 12 G20 ktVis6+ smSkyOvercast 700′
FromMon 15:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
MVFRWind160° @ 10 G22 ktVis3 smSkyBroken 1,200′WeatherLight rain showers

RAW

TAF KFVE 041722Z 0418/0518 16010G18KT P6SM SCT250
  FM050400 16010G18KT P6SM OVC020
  FM050900 17012G20KT P6SM OVC007
  FM051500 16010G22KT 3SM -SHRA BKN012

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:22Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

14/32

Headwind8 kt

Crosswind8 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind8 kt

Crosswind8 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 22:23 UTC

What is the weather at Northern Aroostook Regional Airport (KFVE) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Northern Aroostook Regional Airport. It's 55°F with 41% humidity. Winds from 160° at 11 kt, gusting 19 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 21:53 UTC)
Is KFVE VFR or IFR right now?: KFVE is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KFVE has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 160° at 11 kt, runway 14 gives a 8 kt headwind and 8 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Northern Aroostook Regional Airport have?: Northern Aroostook Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,600 ft (1,402 m). Field elevation is 988 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KFVE?: ASOS 135.725 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KFVE?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 10:36 UTC and sunset at 22:07 UTC; civil twilight ends at 22:37 UTC.
Are there delays at KFVE right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KFVE.

Runways

1 total

14/32◐ lit

4,600 ft1,402 × 75 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

3 listed

ASOS135.725

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Center124.75BOSTON 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

Within 40 NM

FVE

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257 kHz2.5 NM115° SE

PQI

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116.40 MHz32.0 NM164° S

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