University Oxford Airport

KUOX / UOX

Oxford, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
07:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
8 kt
200° G16 kt
10 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KUOX 050715Z AUTO 20008G16KT 180V240 10SM BKN070 OVC080 21/15 A3009 RMK AO2 PWINO

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 452 ft
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
OVC 8,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,452 ft AMSL
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OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,452 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (452 ft)
Pressure Alt
280 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,108 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UOX
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
5,600 ft 100 ft ASP 91°
2.7 kt 7.5 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KUOX

10,216 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.3%
MVFR
11.3%
IFR
4.9%
LIFR
3.5%

University Oxford Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 34.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 34.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.6%
NE
7.6%
E
3.1%
SE
10.8%
S
12.2%
SW
8.1%
W
3.5%
NW
9.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.7°C
Range: -12°C to 35°C
-12°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 10,216 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

University Oxford Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KUOX
IATA Code: UOX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 452 ft MSL

Location

City: Oxford
Country: US
Latitude: 34.384300°
Longitude: -89.536797°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 5,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About University Oxford Airport

Overview

University Oxford Airport serves the Oxford, Mississippi region as a medium-sized airport situated at 452 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 34.384300, -89.536797, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for local and regional transportation needs in northeast Mississippi.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions 80% of the time, with marginal conditions occurring in 10.8% of observations. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -10°C to 35°C, with an average temperature of 12.6°C. September through November represent the most consistent VFR flying months.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 09/27 measuring 5,600 feet with an asphalt surface. Winds predominantly originate from the southeast at 135 degrees, with an average speed of 6.5 knots and maximum recorded speeds of 21 knots. Calm wind conditions are observed 38.9% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 4.9 knots. Visibility averages 9.4 statute miles, with infrequent periods of reduced visibility (below 3 miles in 1.3% of observations) and minimal fog occurrence (0.7% of the time).

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.