Ponca City Regional Airport

KPNC / PNC

Ponca City, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
01:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
4 kt
120°
8 SM
Visibility
3,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPNC 050153Z AUTO 12004KT 8SM FEW006 SCT025 OVC039 09/09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP147 T00940089

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,008 ft
FEW 600 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
OVC 3,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,608 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,508 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,908 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,008 ft)
Pressure Alt
956 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 478 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPNC 042338Z 0500/0524 VRB05KT 4SM BR OVC015 FM050600 07003KT 1/2SM FG OVC009 FM051600 13007KT P6SM OVC012
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:05Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist
06:00Z FM050600
+4h
IFR 70° 3 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PNC
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
7,201 ft 150 ft CON 180°
2.6 kt 3.1 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPNC

4,426 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
1.8%

Ponca City Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 14.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.1%
NE
7.6%
E
8.1%
SE
13.9%
S
24.1%
SW
5.4%
W
2.9%
NW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -22°C to 35°C
-22°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,426 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ponca City Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPNC
IATA Code: PNC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,008 ft MSL

Location

City: Ponca City
Country: US
Latitude: 36.731998°
Longitude: -97.099800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 7,201 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Ponca City Regional Airport

Overview

Ponca City Regional Airport serves the northern Oklahoma region as a medium-sized airport situated at 1008 feet above mean sea level. Located near the city of Ponca City, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 84.4% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Winds typically originate from the south at an average of 8.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 24 knots and calm periods occurring 14.5% of the time. Temperature variations range from -14°C to 35°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 17/35 measuring 7,201 feet in length, constructed of concrete. Its geographical coordinates (36.731998, -97.099800) place it in a relatively flat region of northern Oklahoma, with minimal terrain challenges for approach and departure. Wind conditions demonstrate excellent runway alignment, with the primary runway favorably oriented to prevailing wind directions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 offers consistent wind alignment, with an average crosswind of only 3.5 knots. Pilots can anticipate excellent VFR conditions, particularly during January, September, and December. Visibility averages 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog present in only 1.7% of observations and less than 3SM visibility in 0.5% of cases).

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
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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.