KFQD METAR

Current observed weather at Rutherford County/Marchman Field (FQD · KFQD), Rutherfordton, NC, elevation 1,077 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 0715Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map

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METAR observed 5 Nov 2026 0715Z

LIFR

METAR KFQD 050715Z AUTO 17004KT 7SM -DZ OVC003 18/18 A2996 RMK AO2

Wind

170° at 4 kt

Visibility

7 SM

Ceiling

300 ft OVC

Temp / Dewpoint

18° / 18°C

Altimeter

29.96"

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.

Remarks

1 group after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7

Routine station data: automated station with a precipitation sensor.

Code	Meaning	Kind
AO2	Automated station with a precipitation sensor	Station

What it says

Field	Value	What that means
Flight category	LIFR	Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Wind	170° at 4 kt	Direction is degrees true, as reported.
Visibility	7 SM	Prevailing horizontal visibility in statute miles.
Ceiling	300 ft OVC	Lowest OVC layer, 300 ft above the field.
Sky	Overcast at 300 ft AGL	—
Temperature	18°C (64°F)	—
Dewpoint	18°C (64°F)	—
Temp/dewpoint spread	0°C	A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming.
Altimeter	29.96 inHg	Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting.

VFRMVFRIFRLIFRhover for the full observation

Flight category

Wind · kt (gust shading)

Ceiling · ft (log scale, ▲ = unlimited)

Visibility · SM

All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp

Time	Category	Wind	Visibility	Ceiling	Temp
0755Z	VFR	Calm	10+ SM	Clear	15°C
0835Z	VFR	Calm	10+ SM	Clear	13°C
0935Z	VFR	Calm	10+ SM	Clear	14°C
1035Z	MVFR	Calm	10+ SM	2,000 ft	13°C
1135Z	MVFR	Calm	10+ SM	2,000 ft	15°C
1235Z	MVFR	Calm	10+ SM	1,800 ft	14°C
1335Z	MVFR	030° at 3 kt	10+ SM	1,800 ft	16°C
1455Z	MVFR	Calm	3 SM	1,200 ft	16°C
1535Z	LIFR	Calm	3 SM	400 ft	16°C
1655Z	LIFR	Calm	2.5 SM	400 ft	16°C
1735Z	LIFR	Calm	7 SM	400 ft	17°C
1835Z	LIFR	Calm	2.5 SM	400 ft	17°C
1935Z	LIFR	Calm	1 SM	200 ft	17°C
2035Z	LIFR	010° at 3 kt	2.5 SM	200 ft	17°C
2135Z	LIFR	030° at 4 kt	2 SM	200 ft	17°C
2235Z	MVFR	030° at 5 kt	7 SM	2,800 ft	17°C
2335Z	MVFR	040° at 4 kt	5 SM	1,100 ft	17°C
0035Z	IFR	100° at 3 kt	2.5 SM	700 ft	18°C
0135Z	IFR	130° at 7 kt	2.5 SM	500 ft	18°C
0235Z	IFR	160° at 9 kt	7 SM	500 ft	18°C
0335Z	IFR	160° at 7 kt	10+ SM	900 ft	18°C
0435Z	MVFR	140° at 4 kt	5 SM	3,700 ft	18°C
0555Z	IFR	160° at 9-15 kt	4 SM	800 ft	18°C
0635Z	IFR	160° at 8 kt	4 SM	500 ft	18°C

Frequently asked

What is the current METAR at KFQD?

The 5 Nov 2026 0715Z observation at Rutherford County/Marchman Field reads: METAR KFQD 050715Z AUTO 17004KT 7SM -DZ OVC003 18/18 A2996 RMK AO2 Remarks: Routine station data: automated station with a precipitation sensor.

Is KFQD VFR right now?

Rutherford County/Marchman Field is reporting LIFR. Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.

How often is the KFQD 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 KFQD

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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