Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field

KHEF / MNZ

Manassas, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:56Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
22:56Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
5 kt
10°
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Visibility
700 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KHEF 042256Z 01005KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC007 11/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 4 SLP242 T01110100 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 192 ft
OVC 700 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
892 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (192 ft)
Pressure Alt
-131 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -565 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.6°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HEF
16L
34R ✈️
16R
34L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16L/34R
Active: 34R
5,700 ft 100 ft ASP 150°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 16R/34L
Active: 34L
3,702 ft 100 ft ASP 150°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KHEF

4,485 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.3%
MVFR
12.7%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
4.5%

Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field typically experiences VFR conditions 75.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 32.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.4%
NE
3.8%
E
3.9%
SE
4.3%
S
13.4%
SW
5.6%
W
4.4%
NW
12.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.2°C
Range: -18°C to 32°C
-18°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.1%
Fog Frequency: 2.9%

Best Months for VFR

October November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16L/34R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 16R/34L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,485 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KHEF
IATA Code: MNZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 192 ft MSL

Location

City: Manassas
Country: US
Latitude: 38.721401°
Longitude: -77.515404°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 16L/34R
Length: 5,700 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 16R/34L
Length: 3,702 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field

Overview

Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field serves the metropolitan Washington D.C. area as a strategic medium airport located in Prince William County, Virginia. Positioned at 192 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical general aviation infrastructure for the Northern Virginia region. Its two asphalt runways offer substantial operational flexibility for pilots navigating the busy mid-Atlantic airspace.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Manassas demonstrate highly favorable VFR operations, with 76.9% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -13°C to 32°C, which pilots should carefully consider during preflight planning. Wind patterns are predominantly northerly at an average of 7.3 knots, with calm conditions occurring 33.1% of the time, making for generally stable flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 16L/34R at 5,700 feet and 16R/34L at 3,702 feet, both constructed with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignments, with consistently low average crosswind conditions of 3.5 knots. The airport's elevation and geographic location provide relatively predictable meteorological conditions, particularly during autumn and winter months.

Approach Considerations

October, January, and November represent the most consistent VFR months for airport operations. Pilots can expect average visibility of 9.4 statute miles, with only 1.8% of observations reporting visibility below 3 statute miles. Fog occurs in just 2.3% of observations, suggesting generally clear approach conditions. Both runways offer reliable wind alignments, allowing flexible approach and departure options.

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
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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.