Tongareva Airport

NCPY / PYE

Penrhyn Island, CK

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 12 min ago
04:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
9 kt
50°
--
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NCPY 050400Z AUTO 05009KT //// ////// 29/25 Q1008

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CPY
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
 7,077 ft 98 ft UNK 0°
↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 9.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NCPY

3,861 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
96.8%
MVFR
3.2%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

Tongareva Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 96.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 11 knots. Temperature extremes range from 0°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 11 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.1%
NE
47.3%
E
32.8%
SE
0.9%
S
0.2%
SW
0.1%
W
0.4%
NW
1.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 28°C
Range: 0°C to 31°C
0°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

October February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 10 kt

Statistics computed from 3,861 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tongareva Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NCPY
IATA Code: PYE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Penrhyn Island
Country: CK
Latitude: -9.014370°
Longitude: -158.032410°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+11

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 7,077 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
50°@9kt
Density Alt
8ft, 29°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Tongareva Airport

Tongareva Airport (NCPY/PYE) is located in Penrhyn Island, CK at an elevation of 8 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 7,077 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 3,861 weather observations, NCPY experiences excellent VFR conditions 96.8% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at NCPY come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 11 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 10 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, February, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 0°C (32°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 28°C (82°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.07 to 10.14 inHg (341-343 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,861 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.