Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field

KNPA / NPA

Pensacola, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 09:56 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
09:56Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
4kt
350°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.07
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNPA 160956Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP184 T01890178

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.07 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.04 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (28 ft)
Pressure Alt
-122 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 365 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KNPA 1607/1707 VRB06KT 9999 FEW080 QNH3005INS FM161900 VRB06KT 9999 SCT250 QNH2998INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 1607 TIL 1611 TX31/1620Z TN18/1612Z FN00290
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z FM161900
+9h
IFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 1.611 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NPA
01 ✈️
19
07L
25R
07R
25L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
7,137 ft 200 ft ASP
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
07L/25R 8,002 ft 200 ft ASP 68°
↑ 0.8kt ↔ 3.9kt
78° angle
07R/25L 8,001 ft 200 ft ASP 68°
↑ 0.8kt ↔ 3.9kt
78° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNPA
IATA Code: NPA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 28 ft MSL

Location

City: Pensacola
Country: US
Latitude: 30.352699°
Longitude: -87.318604°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 7,137 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07L/25R
Length: 8,002 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 8,001 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field

Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA/NPA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Pensacola, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 28 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (01/19, 07L/25R, 07R/25L) with ASP surface . 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.