Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport

KNDZ

Milton, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:56Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
06:56Z
☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
3 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNDZ 050656Z 16003KT 10SM BKN003 OVC250 17/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP198 T01720167 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 177 ft
BKN 300 ft AGL
OVC 25,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
477 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,177 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (177 ft)
Pressure Alt
-56 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 226 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.4°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
NDZ
05
23
09
27
14
32
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,997 ft 200 ft ASP 47°
↓ 1.2 kt • ↔ 2.8 kt
113° angle
09/27 6,000 ft 200 ft ASP 90°
↑ 1.0 kt • ↔ 2.8 kt
70° angle
14/32 6,001 ft 200 ft ASP 137°
↑ 2.8 kt • ↔ 1.2 kt
23° angle
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
 6,000 ft 200 ft ASP 180°
↑ 2.8 kt • ↔ 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KNDZ

6,770 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.7%
MVFR
11.6%
IFR
7.8%
LIFR
6.9%

Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 27.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.8%
NE
10.8%
E
7.9%
SE
6.5%
S
12.4%
SW
2.3%
W
2%
NW
11.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.4°C
Range: -8°C to 35°C
-8°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 5.2%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 6,770 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNDZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 177 ft MSL

Location

City: Milton
Country: US
Latitude: 30.704399°
Longitude: -87.023003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,997 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
160°@3kt
Density Alt
177ft, 17°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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About Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport

Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport serves as a critical naval aviation training facility located in Milton, Florida. Situated at an elevation of 177 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides multiple runway options for military and authorized aviation operations. The airport's geographic coordinates (30.704399, -87.023003) place it in the northwestern Florida region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KNDZ demonstrate consistently favorable flying opportunities, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 73.9% of the time. Temperature ranges from -4°C to 35°C, with an average of 16.3°C, indicating substantial seasonal variation. Pilots can expect good visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles, though fog occurs 5.7% of the time and visibility can drop below 3 miles occasionally.

Notable Features

The airport features four substantial asphalt runways ranging from 5,997 to 6,001 feet in length, providing extensive operational flexibility. Wind patterns are predominantly northerly, with an average wind speed of 6.4 knots and calm conditions occurring 28.4% of the time. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components ranging between 3 and 5 knots.

Approach Considerations

Optimal VFR flying conditions occur during October, September, and November, offering pilots the most consistent weather patterns. With multiple runways available, pilots can select optimal approaches based on current wind conditions. The consistent wind characteristics and multiple runway options provide significant operational flexibility for approach and departure planning.

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.

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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.