Vance W. Amory International Airport

TKPN / NEV

Charlestown, KN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
18 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR TKPN 042100Z 10018KT 9999 FEW022 ///// Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 14 ft
FEW 2,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,214 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF TKPN 041700Z 0418/0518 09015KT 9999 SCT020 PROB30 TEMPO 0418/0518 09015G25KT 4000 SHRA BKN04
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KPN
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
4,006 ft 98 ft ASP 89°
18.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - TKPN

1,977 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.6%
MVFR
19.1%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Vance W. Amory International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 114 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.2°C (range: 22°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, March, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 114 kt
Calm Winds: 3.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.8%
NE
5.3%
E
76.4%
SE
10%
S
2%
SW
0.4%
W
1%
NW
0.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.2°C
Range: 22°C to 33°C
22°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September March February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 1,977 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Vance W. Amory International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: TKPN
IATA Code: NEV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 14 ft MSL

Location

City: Charlestown
Country: KN
Latitude: 17.205700°
Longitude: -62.589901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 4,006 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Vance W. Amory International Airport

Overview

Vance W. Amory International Airport serves Charlestown in the Caribbean region, located at 17.205700, -62.589901 with an elevation of 14 feet MSL. As a medium airport, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting regional transportation and connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect consistently favorable visual flight conditions, with 79.5% of observations reporting VFR and 20.2% MVFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent easterly winds averaging 10.6 knots, with a prevailing wind direction of 90 degrees. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C, with an average of 28.6°C, providing stable flying environments.

Notable Features

The single runway 10/28 is 4,006 feet long with an asphalt surface, oriented to capitalize on the predominant easterly wind patterns. Calm wind conditions occur only 3.6% of the time, with wind variability relatively low. The airport's low elevation and consistent weather make it suitable for a variety of aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a minimal average crosswind of just 2.8 knots. September, November, and December represent the best months for VFR flying, offering optimal meteorological conditions. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with no reported instances of fog or significant visibility restrictions.

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

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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.