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Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field

KNQX / NQX

Key West, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 04:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

04:53Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

28°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 24°C

3kt

120°

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.01

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNQX 160453Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 28/24 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP162 T02780239 403170267 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.01 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

30.00 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (6 ft)

Pressure Alt

-84 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 1,477 ft

ISA Deviation: +13.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KNQX 1523/1623 VRB05KT 9999 FEW020 BKN250 QNH2993INS FM161400 09008KT 9999 VCSH SCT025 BKN250 QNH2991INS AUTOMATE SENSOR METWATCH 1602 TIL 1610 TX32/1620Z TN27/1610Z FN20056

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

05:20Z BASE

+0h

VFR VRB 5kt

Visibility: 10+ km

Ceiling: 25,000ft

14:00Z FM161400

+9h

IFR 90° 8kt

Visibility: 1.61 km

Ceiling: 25,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

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NQX

13 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
03/21	7,000 ft	150 ft	PEM	32°	↑ 0.1kt • ↔ 3.0kt 88° angle
07/25	10,000 ft	200 ft	PEM	73°	↑ 2.0kt • ↔ 2.2kt 47° angle
✈️ 13/31 Active: 13	7,000 ft	150 ft	PEM	131°	↑ 3.0kt • ↔ 0.5kt 10° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNQX

IATA Code: NQX

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 6 ft MSL

Location

City: Key West

Country: US

Latitude: 24.575800°

Longitude: -81.688904°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21

Length: 7,000 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: PEM

ILS: No

Runway 07/25

Length: 10,000 ft

Width: 200 ft

Surface: PEM

ILS: No

Runway 13/31

Length: 7,000 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: PEM

ILS: No

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About Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field

Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (KNQX/NQX) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Key West, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 6 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 3 runways (03/21, 07/25, 13/31) with PEM 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.