Phoenix Airfield

NZFX

McMurdo Station, AQ

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
03:55Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-41°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -45°C
8kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.41
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

NZFX 130355Z 09008KT 9999 VCBLSN FEW015 FEW200 M41/M45 A2941 RMK AO2A SLP955 RCRNR VCBLSN GRID S-SW GRID25008KT SDG/HDG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18ft
FEW 1,500ft AGL
FEW 20,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,518ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
20,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,018ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.41 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.39 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (18 ft)
Pressure Alt
528 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -6,188 ft
ISA Deviation: -56.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZFX
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
10,000 ft 200 ft SNOW
↓ 4.0kt ↔ 6.9kt
120° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Phoenix Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NZFX
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 18 ft MSL

Location

City: McMurdo Station
Country: AQ
Latitude: -77.956389°
Longitude: 166.766667°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-11

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: SNOW
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Phoenix Airfield

Phoenix Airfield (NZFX) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in McMurdo Station, AQ. The facility operates at an elevation of 18 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with SNOW surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.