Phillips Army Air Field

KAPG / APG

Aberdeen, US

Last Updated
Jun 9, 20:55Z

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
Stale 8 hours ago
20:55Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
8 kt
220°
10 SM
Visibility
15,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAPG 092055Z 22008KT 10SM BKN150 26/12 A3013 RMK LAST

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 57 ft
BKN 15,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,057 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Phillips Army Air Field is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 15,000 feet and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 8 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 15000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

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
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (57 ft)
Pressure Alt
-146 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,188 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
APG
04
22 ✈️
08
26
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
 7,997 ft 200 ft ASP 28°
↑ 8.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
08/26 4,849 ft 149 ft ASP 71°
↓ 6.9 kt • ↔ 4.1 kt
149° angle
17/35 5,004 ft 149 ft ASP 161°
↑ 4.1 kt • ↔ 6.9 kt
59° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging
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Weather Statistics - KAPG

2,628 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.6%
MVFR
9.7%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
3.2%

Phillips Army Air Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, June, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 25.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.7%
N
10%
S
9.5%
W
14.2%
NE
8.3%
NW
9.5%
SE
3.6%
SW
12.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.9°C
Range: -16°C to 34°C
-16°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

January June October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,628 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Phillips Army Air Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAPG
IATA Code: APG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 57 ft MSL

Location

City: Aberdeen
Country: US
Latitude: 39.466202°
Longitude: -76.168800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 7,997 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08/26
Length: 4,849 ft
Width: 149 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,004 ft
Width: 149 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
220°@8kt
Density Alt
57ft, 26°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Phillips Army Air Field

Phillips Army Air Field 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

Phillips Army Air Field (KAPG) is a medium-sized airport located in Aberdeen, US, serving military and potentially civilian aviation needs. Situated at an elevation of 57 feet mean sea level, the airport features three asphalt runways with substantial lengths ranging from 4,849 to 7,997 feet, providing flexible operational capabilities.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KAPG demonstrate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 82.6% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences mild temperature variations, averaging 11.4°C with a range from -12°C to 31°C. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270° with an average speed of 7.4 knots, and notably calm 27.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's three runways (04/22, 08/26, and 17/35) offer multiple landing and takeoff options with excellent wind alignment. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind conditions with modest average crosswinds between 4.1 and 5.4 knots. The geographic location provides stable atmospheric conditions, with particularly favorable VFR periods during January, October, and November.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently good visibility, with an average of 9 statute miles and minimal restrictions. Fog occurs in only 1.2% of observations, and visibility drops below 3 miles in just 1.5% of cases. The comprehensive runway configuration allows for flexible approach strategies regardless of wind direction, with substantial runway lengths supporting various aircraft types.

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.

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.