Naples Municipal Airport

KAPF / APF

Naples, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 09:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
09:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
7 kt
70°
7 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAPF 050953Z AUTO 07007KT 7SM SCT006 SCT023 21/21 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP195 T02110211

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8 ft
SCT 600 ft AGL
SCT 2,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
608 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,308 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (8 ft)
Pressure Alt
-195 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 527 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAPF 050859Z 0509/0606 07007KT P6SM FEW008 SCT025 FM051500 12012G22KT P6SM SCT030 SCT050 FM051800 16013G23KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 FM060100 09007KT P6SM SCT030 SCT050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:05Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM051500
+5h
VFR 120° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
18:00Z FM051800
+8h
VFR 160° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
APF
05 ✈️
23
14
32
NE ✈️
SW

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
6,600 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
14/32 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 134°
3.1 kt 6.3 kt
64° angle
✈️ NE/SW
Active: NE
1,850 ft 100 ft TURF 44°
2.4 kt 6.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAPF

4,441 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.7%
MVFR
4.9%
IFR
2%
LIFR
3.4%

Naples Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 12.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.9%
NE
27.4%
E
13.7%
SE
4.4%
S
4.8%
SW
4.3%
W
8.7%
NW
11.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.7°C
Range: 2°C to 34°C
2°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

November September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,441 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Naples Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAPF
IATA Code: APF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Naples
Country: US
Latitude: 26.152599°
Longitude: -81.775299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway NE/SW
Length: 1,850 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

About Naples Municipal Airport

Overview

Naples Municipal Airport serves the southwest Florida region as a medium-sized airport located in Naples, Florida. Positioned at 8 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 26.152599, -81.775299, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the metropolitan area and surrounding Collier County. Its three runways offer flexible operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Naples Municipal Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying environments, with 90.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds typically originate from the northeast at an average of 6.9 knots, with a maximum recorded speed of 23 knots. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 34°C, with an average of 22.9°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways: two asphalt surfaces (05/23 at 6600ft and 14/32 at 5000ft) and one turf runway at 1850ft. Both primary runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 3.3 knots for runway 05/23 and 5.2 knots for runway 14/32. Visibility averages 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during November, September, and January, which represent the airport's best VFR months. The prevailing northeast winds at 45 degrees provide consistent approach conditions. With only 2.2% of observations reporting LIFR conditions and minimal fog occurrences (1.5%), the airport generally offers reliable approach and landing opportunities.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.