Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

KECP / ECP

Panama City Beach, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
06:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
3 kt
10°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KECP 050653Z AUTO 01003KT 1/4SM R16/2000V2600FT FG VV001 17/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP226 T01720172
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (69 ft)
Pressure Alt
-164 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 93 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KECP 050520Z 0506/0606 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV001 FM051000 10004KT 3SM BR SCT003 BKN010 TEMPO 0510/0514 1/4SM FG VV001 FM051400 14007KT P6SM SCT015 SCT060 FM051800 16011KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:38Z BASE
+0h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 100 ft
Fog
10:00Z FM051000
+3h
IFR 100° 4 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
Mist
10:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 100 ft
Fog
14:00Z FM051400
+7h
VFR 140° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECP
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
10,000 ft 0 ft CON
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KECP

5,144 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.5%
MVFR
11.7%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
6.9%

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 25.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 25.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.2%
NE
9.2%
E
7.7%
SE
7.9%
S
9.4%
SW
4.8%
W
4.3%
NW
15.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.5°C
Range: -6°C to 34°C
-6°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.6%
Fog Frequency: 8.2%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,144 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KECP
IATA Code: ECP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 69 ft MSL

Location

City: Panama City Beach
Country: US
Latitude: 30.357106°
Longitude: -85.795414°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport

Overview

Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport serves the Panama City Beach region as a medium-sized airport strategically located in the Florida Panhandle. Situated at 69 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 30.357106, -85.795414, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for commercial and general aviation operations in northwest Florida.

Flying Conditions

Flight conditions at KECP demonstrate predominantly favorable weather, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 75.3% of the time. Temperature ranges from -3°C to 34°C, with an average of 17.4°C, while prevailing winds from the north average 6.7 knots and reach maximum speeds of 25 knots. September, October, and November offer the most consistent VFR conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (16/34) with a substantial 10,000-foot concrete surface, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. Wind conditions are highly favorable for runway operations, with 100% compatibility for the primary runway and an average crosswind of only 3.6 knots. Visibility averages 9.1 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions including fog occurring 9.5% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate calm wind conditions approximately 27% of the time, with northerly winds predominating. Instrument meteorological conditions (IFR, MVFR) occur in approximately 24.7% of observations, necessitating careful pre-flight planning and potential alternate airport considerations. The extended runway length provides flexibility for various approach and landing scenarios across different aircraft categories.

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.