State College Regional Airport

KUNV / SCE

State College, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 12:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
12:53Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
0 kt
8 SM
Visibility
800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KUNV 101253Z 00000KT 8SM BKN008 OVC014 21/21 A2994

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,239 ft
BKN 800 ft AGL
OVC 1,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,039 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,639 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

State College Regional Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with overcast skies at 1,400 feet and 8 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 SM. The ceiling is 800 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain, Light Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 16:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KUNV 101120Z 1012/1112 23004KT 6SM -SHRA SCT007 OVC015 FM101300 23005KT P6SM BKN015 OVC035 FM101600 25006KT P6SM -SHRA OVC015 PROB30 1016/1018 4SM -TSRA OVC025CB FM101800 25006KT P6SM OVC015 FM102000 24006KT P6SM BKN035 FM110500 23004KT P6SM BKN015 FM110800 26003KT P6SM SCT007 OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:48Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 4 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
16:00Z FM101600
+3h
MVFR 250° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Light Showers Rain
16:00Z PROB30
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
18:00Z FM101800
+5h
MVFR 250° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UNV
06
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 6,701 ft 150 ft ASP 52°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
52° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KUNV

10,233 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.5%
MVFR
19.8%
IFR
4.1%
LIFR
3.5%

State College Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 108 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 108 kt
Calm Winds: 29.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.1%
NE
6.5%
E
2.2%
SE
1.8%
S
7%
SW
14.2%
W
24.3%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 6°C
Range: -19°C to 32°C
-19°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

June May October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 10,233 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

State College Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KUNV
IATA Code: SCE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,239 ft MSL

Location

City: State College
Country: US
Latitude: 40.849374°
Longitude: -77.848520°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,701 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About State College Regional Airport

Overview

State College Regional Airport serves Centre County, Pennsylvania, located near Penn State University. As a medium-sized airport situated at 1239 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for central Pennsylvania's transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 69.9% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 23.4% of observations. Temperatures range widely from -18°C to 30°C, with an average of 4.8°C, indicating significant seasonal variation that requires careful preflight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 06/24, 6701 feet long with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly (270°) with an average speed of 8.1 knots, and calm conditions occur 32.1% of the time, which can impact landing and takeoff strategies.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 4.1 knots. Optimal VFR flying conditions are most consistent in October, September, and November, with excellent visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visibility.

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

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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.