Pensacola International Airport

KPNS / PNS

Pensacola, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
06:53Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
7 kt
120°
10 SM
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPNS 050653Z 12007KT 10SM BKN005 18/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP211 T01780172

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 121 ft
BKN 500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
621 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (121 ft)
Pressure Alt
-112 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 277 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPNS 050716Z 0507/0606 12005KT P6SM BKN005 FM050900 14004KT 2SM BR OVC002 FM051000 11004KT 1/2SM FG OVC004 FM051300 13007KT P6SM BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:27Z BASE
+0h
IFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
09:00Z FM050900
+2h
LIFR 140° 4 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Mist
10:00Z FM051000
+3h
LIFR 110° 4 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Fog
13:00Z FM051300
+6h
MVFR 130° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PNS
08 ✈️
26
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
7,000 ft 150 ft ASP 78°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
40° angle
17/35 7,004 ft 150 ft ASP 167°
4.8 kt 5.1 kt
47° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPNS

5,152 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.2%
MVFR
12.1%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
6.6%

Pensacola International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 12.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
22.6%
NE
9.3%
E
13.3%
SE
8.6%
S
9.3%
SW
8.3%
W
8.2%
NW
8.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.9°C
Range: -6°C to 33°C
-6°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 5.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,152 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Pensacola International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPNS
IATA Code: PNS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 121 ft MSL

Location

City: Pensacola
Country: US
Latitude: 30.473400°
Longitude: -87.186600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 7,004 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pensacola International Airport

Overview

Pensacola International Airport serves the Gulf Coast region of Florida, located in the northwestern part of the state. As a medium-sized airport with two parallel asphalt runways, it supports both commercial and general aviation operations. The airport sits at an elevation of 121 feet mean sea level, providing accessible aviation infrastructure for the Pensacola metropolitan area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 74.4% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Pilots can expect a moderate wind environment, with prevailing northerly winds averaging 7 knots and occasional gusts up to 23 knots. Temperature ranges from -2°C to 33°C, with significant seasonal variations that pilots should consider during flight planning.

Notable Features

Pensacola International features two parallel runways (08/26 and 17/35), each approximately 7,000 feet long. Both runways demonstrate consistent wind favorability, with 100% wind alignment potential. The airport's coastal location near the Gulf of Mexico introduces potential marine layer and fog conditions, with 6.1% of observations reporting fog events.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Runway crosswind components are relatively mild, averaging 4.8 knots for 08/26 and 3.8 knots for 17/35. Pilots should anticipate potential visibility restrictions, with 3.1% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles, necessitating careful pre-flight weather assessment.

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.