Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)

KNGU / NGU

Norfolk, US

Last Updated
Mar 7, 04:07Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
04:07Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
8 kt
80°
--
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KNGU 070407Z 08008KT 1/8SM BR OVC002 06/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 3/4 T00610061 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
OVC 200 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
217 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1026 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
-396 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,472 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD KNGU 0623/0723 08008KT 0400 FG VV002 QNH3026INS TEMPO 0623/0705 VRB06KT 2400 BR OVC003 FM070500 VRB03KT 0400 FG VV002 QNH3022INS FM071300 19006KT 1600 BR BKN005 OVC015 QNH3015INS FM071600 21007KT 9999 SCT015 BKN100 QNH3005INS FM071900 21009KT 9999 SCT030 QNH3000INS TX24/0720Z TN07/0710Z AMD 2321 FN00062
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:44Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 80° 8 kt
Visibility: 0.4 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog
05:00Z FM070500
+1h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 0.4 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog
13:00Z FM071300
+9h
LIFR 190° 6 kt
Visibility: 1.6 km
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
16:00Z FM071600
+12h
VFR 210° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NGU
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
8,369 ft 200 ft ASP 90°
7.5 kt 2.7 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 - KNGU

6,954 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.8%
MVFR
14.2%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
4.2%

Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) typically experiences VFR conditions 72.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 9.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 8.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.3%
NE
15.6%
E
6.9%
SE
2.4%
S
12.7%
SW
13.9%
W
10.8%
NW
11.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.5°C
Range: -8°C to 32°C
-8°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.1%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

January November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.8 kt

Statistics computed from 6,954 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNGU
IATA Code: NGU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Norfolk
Country: US
Latitude: 36.937599°
Longitude: -76.289299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,369 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field)

Overview

Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) serves as a critical military aviation facility located in Norfolk, Virginia. Situated at an elevation of 17 ft MSL, this medium airport supports naval aviation operations with a substantial 8,369 ft runway oriented 10/28. Its strategic coastal location makes it a key installation for naval air activities in the mid-Atlantic region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KNGU predominantly favor visual flight rules (VFR), with 74.4% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Prevailing winds from the north at an average of 9.2 knots create generally stable atmospheric conditions, with temperature ranges from -7°C to 32°C. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR weather during January, October, and November.

Notable Features

The airport's single asphalt runway (10/28) provides excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. Crosswinds average 6.6 knots, which are manageable for most aircraft operations. Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, with rare instances of restricted visibility (below 3 miles occurring in only 2% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 offers consistent wind conditions that facilitate predictable approach and departure procedures. With calm wind conditions present 9.4% of the time and maximum recorded winds of 28 knots, pilots should anticipate relatively stable approach environments. The low elevation and coastal location suggest potential for rapid weather transitions typical of maritime environments.

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.