Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)

KNIP / NIP

Jacksonville, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 04:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
04:53Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
3kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.09
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNIP 160453Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 24/20 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP185 T02390200 402890200 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.09 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.07 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (21 ft)
Pressure Alt
-149 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 936 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KNIP 1523/1623 05007KT 9999 FEW030 FEW250 QNH3001INS FM160000 VRB04KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3001INS FM161200 01006KT 9999 FEW030 SCT250 QNH3006INS FM161800 07008KT 9999 SCT040 BKN250 QNH3001INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 1603 TIL 1609 TX30/1619Z TN19/1611Z FN20115
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z FM161200
+7h
VFR 10° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NIP
10
28 ✈️
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
8,002 ft 200 ft ASPH 101°
↑ 1.0kt ↔ 2.8kt
70° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
5,984 ft 200 ft ASP 135°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNIP
IATA Code: NIP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: Jacksonville
Country: US
Latitude: 30.235800°
Longitude: -81.680603°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 8,002 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,984 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)

Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (KNIP/NIP) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Jacksonville, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 21 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (10/28, 14/32) with ASPH and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.