Phoenix Airfield

NZFX

McMurdo Station, AQ

Last Updated
Jan 8, 04:26 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:26Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
4kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.18
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI NZFX 080426Z 08004KT 9999 FEW040 FEW160 M02/M04 A2918 RMK AO2A SLP876 GRID25004KT SDG/HDG LAST

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18ft
FEW 4,000ft AGL
FEW 16,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,018ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
16,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,018ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.18 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.16 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (18 ft)
Pressure Alt
758 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -1,278 ft
ISA Deviation: -17.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NZFX 170853Z 1709/1809 08009KT 9999 SCT040 OVC060 620604 QNH2890INS GRID25009KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 6,000ft
GRID25009KT

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZFX
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
10,000 ft 200 ft SNOW
↑ 1.4kt ↔ 3.8kt
70° 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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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.