KFOD METAR
Current observed weather at Fort Dodge Regional (FOD · KFOD), Fort Dodge, IA, elevation 1,156 ft. Reported 21 Sep 2026 0456Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Fort Dodge Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 21 Sep 2026 0456Z
VFRMETAR KFOD 210456Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM OVC036 16/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01610133 401830156 $
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | VFR | Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM. |
| Wind | 080° at 11 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | 3,600 ft OVC | Lowest OVC layer, 3,600 ft above the field. |
| Sky | Overcast at 3,600 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 16°C (61°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 13°C (56°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 3°C | The margin before the air reaches saturation. |
| Altimeter | 30.11 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0556Z | IFR | 010° at 6 kt | 4 SM | 600 ft | 16°C |
| 0656Z | LIFR | 020° at 6 kt | 3 SM | 400 ft | 16°C |
| 0756Z | LIFR | 020° at 6 kt | 2.5 SM | 400 ft | 16°C |
| 0856Z | LIFR | 010° at 7 kt | 3 SM | 400 ft | — |
| 0956Z | LIFR | 030° at 10-15 kt | 3 SM | 400 ft | 16°C |
| 1056Z | IFR | 010° at 7-14 kt | 5 SM | 600 ft | 16°C |
| 1156Z | IFR | 030° at 8 kt | 6 SM | 600 ft | 16°C |
| 1256Z | IFR | 040° at 10 kt | 2.5 SM | 600 ft | 16°C |
| 1356Z | IFR | 040° at 8 kt | 1.5 SM | 600 ft | 16°C |
| 1456Z | LIFR | 050° at 7 kt | 2 SM | 400 ft | 16°C |
| 1556Z | IFR | 050° at 9 kt | 2.5 SM | 600 ft | 16°C |
| 1656Z | IFR | 060° at 10-16 kt | 6 SM | 800 ft | 17°C |
| 1756Z | MVFR | 060° at 17-20 kt | 9 SM | 1,100 ft | 17°C |
| 1856Z | MVFR | 070° at 14 kt | 10+ SM | 1,400 ft | 17°C |
| 1956Z | MVFR | 070° at 10 kt | 10+ SM | 1,800 ft | 18°C |
| 2056Z | MVFR | 070° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 2,200 ft | 17°C |
| 2156Z | MVFR | 070° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 2,600 ft | 18°C |
| 2256Z | MVFR | 070° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 3,000 ft | 18°C |
| 2356Z | MVFR | 070° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 3,000 ft | 18°C |
| 0056Z | VFR | 060° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 3,800 ft | 17°C |
| 0156Z | VFR | 080° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | 4,000 ft | 17°C |
| 0256Z | VFR | 100° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | 3,600 ft | 17°C |
| 0356Z | VFR | 070° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 3,200 ft | 17°C |
| 0456Z | VFR | 080° at 11 kt | 10+ SM | 3,600 ft | 16°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KFOD?
The 21 Sep 2026 0456Z observation at Fort Dodge Regional reads: METAR KFOD 210456Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM OVC036 16/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01610133 401830156 $
Is KFOD VFR right now?
Fort Dodge Regional is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the KFOD METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KFOD
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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