Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport

PHNG / NGF

Kaneohe, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:57Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 50 min ago
02:57Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
7 kt
80° G22 kt
10 SM
Visibility
4,700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR PHNG 050257Z 08007G22KT 10SM FEW022 OVC047 24/19 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02440194 55008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 24 ft
FEW 2,200 ft AGL
OVC 4,700 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,224 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,724 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1014 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (24 ft)
Pressure Alt
-29 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,057 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF PHNG 050300Z 0503/0603 09012G22KT 9999 SCT040 QNH2996INS TEMPO 0503/0509 BKN025 TEMPO 0509/0515 8000 -SHRA BR BKN020 TX27/0521Z TN22/0515Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HNG
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
7,771 ft 200 ft ASP 52°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - PHNG

8,793 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
69.4%
MVFR
29.2%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
0.2%

Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 69.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.4% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 24.3°C (range: 18°C to 31°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 12.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.3%
NE
13.7%
E
54.6%
SE
2.7%
S
4.7%
SW
4.4%
W
1.7%
NW
1.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.3°C
Range: 18°C to 31°C
18°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.5%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

September October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt

Statistics computed from 8,793 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: PHNG
IATA Code: NGF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 24 ft MSL

Location

City: Kaneohe
Country: US
Latitude: 21.450500°
Longitude: -157.768005°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+11

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,771 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport

Kaneohe Bay MCAS (Marion E. Carl Field) Airport is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Kaneohe Bay MCAS Airport, located in Kaneohe, Hawaii, is a medium-sized military airfield situated at 24 feet mean sea level. As Marion E. Carl Field, the airport serves Marine Corps operations on the island of Oahu, strategically positioned near the northeastern coastline of the island.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 71.1% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 8.5 knots, with temperatures ranging from 18°C to 31°C and an average visibility of 7.8 statute miles. September, October, and January demonstrate the most stable VFR weather patterns.

Notable Features

The single runway 04/22 is 7,771 feet long with an asphalt surface, oriented to take advantage of the consistent east-northeast wind patterns. The airport's coastal location suggests potential for localized wind variations and occasional maritime weather influences, with calm conditions occurring 11.8% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 4.8 knots. Pilots can expect minimal wind-related approach challenges, particularly during the peak VFR months of September through October and January. Low-visibility events are rare, with IFR and LIFR conditions representing less than 1% of observations.

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
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.