Naples Municipal Airport

KAPF / APF

Naples, US

Last Updated
Apr 22, 12:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
12:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
11 kt
70°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAPF 221253Z 07011KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP219 T02170128 $

Weather Briefing

VFR

Naples Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 11 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1022 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (8 ft)
Pressure Alt
-255 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 587 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KAPF 221120Z 2212/2312 06008KT P6SM SKC FM221400 10013G23KT P6SM FEW050 FM222100 11012G22KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 FM230000 08008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
14:00Z FM221400
+1h
VFR 100° 13 kt
Visibility: >6SM
21:00Z FM222100
+8h
VFR 110° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM230000
+11h
VFR 80° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
APF
05 ✈️
23
14
32
NE ✈️
SW

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
6,600 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
10.3 kt 3.8 kt
20° angle
14/32 5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 134°
4.8 kt 9.9 kt
64° angle
✈️ NE/SW
Active: NE
1,850 ft 100 ft TURF 44°
3.8 kt 10.3 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAPF

5,743 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.6%
MVFR
6.4%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
2.8%

Naples Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, September, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 12.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
12%
NE
27.4%
E
16.1%
SE
4.5%
S
4.4%
SW
4.5%
W
9%
NW
10%

Temperature Range

Average: 22°C
Range: 2°C to 34°C
2°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

November September February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,743 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Naples Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAPF
IATA Code: APF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Naples
Country: US
Latitude: 26.152599°
Longitude: -81.775299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway NE/SW
Length: 1,850 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

About Naples Municipal Airport

Overview

Naples Municipal Airport serves the southwest Florida region as a medium-sized airport located in Naples, Florida. Positioned at 8 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 26.152599, -81.775299, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the metropolitan area and surrounding Collier County. Its three runways offer flexible operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Naples Municipal Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying environments, with 90.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds typically originate from the northeast at an average of 6.9 knots, with a maximum recorded speed of 23 knots. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 34°C, with an average of 22.9°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways: two asphalt surfaces (05/23 at 6600ft and 14/32 at 5000ft) and one turf runway at 1850ft. Both primary runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 3.3 knots for runway 05/23 and 5.2 knots for runway 14/32. Visibility averages 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during November, September, and January, which represent the airport's best VFR months. The prevailing northeast winds at 45 degrees provide consistent approach conditions. With only 2.2% of observations reporting LIFR conditions and minimal fog occurrences (1.5%), the airport generally offers reliable approach and landing opportunities.

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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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.