Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field

KPRC / PRC

Prescott, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 05:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
05:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -11°C
9 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPRC 220553Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP113 T01501106 10217 20150 51009

Weather Briefing

VFR

Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southwest (210°) at 9 knots. Runway 21 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

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

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of -11°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
850 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,045 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,903 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 6,114 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPRC 220525Z 2206/2306 19008KT P6SM SKC FM221600 21011G21KT P6SM SKC FM221900 23016G27KT P6SM FEW250 FM230200 23008KT P6SM FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM221600
+10h
VFR 210° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PRC
03L
21R ✈️
03R
21L ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 21R
4,846 ft 60 ft ASP 41°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 21L
7,550 ft 150 ft ASP 41°
9.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
12/30 4,408 ft 75 ft ASP 136°
2.5 kt 8.7 kt
74° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPRC

5,499 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.5%
MVFR
5.9%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
1.1%

Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 15.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.4%
NE
2.2%
E
2.8%
SE
10.1%
S
36.4%
SW
14.5%
W
6%
NW
4.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.2°C
Range: -7°C to 33°C
-7°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.9%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

March April September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03L/21R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 03R/21L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,499 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPRC
IATA Code: PRC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,045 ft MSL

Location

City: Prescott
Country: US
Latitude: 34.654499°
Longitude: -112.419998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 4,846 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 7,550 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,408 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field

Overview

Prescott International Airport serves the Prescott metropolitan area in central Arizona, situated at an elevation of 5,045 feet MSL. As a medium airport with three runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting various general aviation, training, and potential commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 88.7% of observations showing favorable visibility and weather. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 31°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year. Wind patterns are predominantly from the south at an average of 6.3 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 27 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation of 5,045 feet requires pilots to carefully calculate performance parameters, especially during warmer temperatures. All three runways are asphalted, with the longest runway (03R/21L) measuring 7,550 feet, providing substantial landing and takeoff capabilities. The consistently low percentage of IFR (1.9%) and LIFR (1.6%) conditions suggest generally stable meteorological environments.

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 3.4 to 4.5 knots. September, October, and December represent the most consistent VFR months for pilots. With an average visibility of 9.6 statute miles and infrequent low visibility events (below 3SM only 1.1% of the time), pilots can generally expect clear approach conditions.

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.