Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field

KHEF / MNZ

Manassas, US

Last Updated
Apr 19, 06:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
06:56Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
6 kt
10°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHEF 190656Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP088 T01890156 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (10°) at 6 knots. Runway 34 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1002 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (192 ft)
Pressure Alt
350 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 876 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HEF
16L
34R ✈️
16R
34L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 34R
5,700 ft 100 ft ASP 150°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 34L
3,702 ft 100 ft ASP 150°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHEF

5,725 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.1%
MVFR
11.3%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
5.1%

Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field typically experiences VFR conditions 76.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 30% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 30%
Direction Distribution:
N
18%
NE
3.5%
E
4.5%
SE
4.8%
S
16.2%
SW
7.1%
W
4.1%
NW
11.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.7°C
Range: -18°C to 34°C
-18°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.1%
Fog Frequency: 2.8%

Best Months for VFR

April October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16L/34R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 16R/34L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,725 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHEF
IATA Code: MNZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 192 ft MSL

Location

City: Manassas
Country: US
Latitude: 38.721401°
Longitude: -77.515404°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 16L/34R
Length: 5,700 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 3,702 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field

Overview

Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field serves the metropolitan Washington D.C. area as a strategic medium airport located in Prince William County, Virginia. Positioned at 192 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical general aviation infrastructure for the Northern Virginia region. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial operational flexibility for pilots navigating the busy mid-Atlantic airspace.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Manassas demonstrate highly favorable VFR operations, with 76.9% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -13°C to 32°C, which pilots should carefully consider during preflight planning. Wind patterns are predominantly northerly at an average of 7.3 knots, with calm conditions occurring 33.1% of the time, making for generally stable flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 16L/34R at 5,700 feet and 16R/34L at 3,702 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with consistently low average crosswind conditions of 3.5 knots. The airport's elevation and geographic location provide relatively predictable meteorological conditions, particularly during autumn and winter months.

Approach Considerations

October, January, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for airport operations. Pilots can expect average visibility of 9.4 statute miles, with only 1.8% of observations reporting visibility below 3 statute miles. Fog occurs in just 2.3% of observations, suggesting generally clear approach conditions. Both runways offer reliable wind alignments, allowing flexible approach and departure options.

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

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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.