Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North

KNSE / NSE

Milton, US

Last Updated
Jul 26, 23:56Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
23:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
5 kt
260°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNSE 262356Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM FEW100 32/24 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP120 T03170239 10350 20300 55009 PWINO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 199 ft
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,199 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 10,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 5 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 10,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 32°C (90°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain between 10:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1007 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (199 ft)
Pressure Alt
177 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,265 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KNSE 2623/2723 27008KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2990INS BECMG 2709/2710 VRB06KT 9999 VCSH SCT050 BKN150 QNH2987INS TEMPO 2710/2715 6000 -SHRA BKN030 BKN150 BECMG 2715/2716 33006KT 9999 NSW FEW030 SCT100 QNH2990INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2623 TIL 2707 TX37/2721Z TN26/2709Z FN00298
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 15,000 ft
10:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NSE
05
23
09
27 ✈️
14
32
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 6,000 ft 200 ft ASP 47°
4.2 kt 2.7 kt
147° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
6,000 ft 200 ft ASP 94°
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
14/32 6,000 ft 200 ft ASP 137°
2.7 kt 4.2 kt
123° angle
18/36 6,000 ft 200 ft ASP 180°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KNSE

12,592 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.5%
MVFR
14.3%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
7.2%

Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North typically experiences VFR conditions 71.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 36.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 36.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.5%
N
7.3%
S
14.9%
W
8%
NE
3.8%
NW
7.3%
SE
9.8%
SW
7.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 18.2°C
Range: -7°C to 35°C
-7°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 5.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 12,592 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNSE
IATA Code: NSE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 199 ft MSL

Location

City: Milton
Country: US
Latitude: 30.724199°
Longitude: -87.021896°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North

Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North is located in Milton, Florida, serving as a critical training facility for Naval aviation. Situated at 199 feet above mean sea level, the airport features four substantial 6,000-foot asphalt runways, providing extensive operational flexibility for military flight training missions.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Whiting Field are predominantly VFR, with 70.1% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences a moderate temperature range from -4°C to 35°C, with prevailing southerly winds averaging 6.3 knots. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during September, October, and November, with fog occurring in 7.1% of observations.

Notable Features

The airport's four runways are uniformly oriented and identically sized, allowing maximum operational adaptability. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment and minimal average crosswind conditions, ranging from 3.4 to 4.4 knots. The calm wind percentage is notably high at 42.6%, which provides predictable landing and takeoff conditions.

Approach Considerations

With consistently favorable wind conditions across all runways, pilots have excellent approach flexibility. Average visibility of 9 statute miles supports comfortable visual approaches, though pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility periods where 3.8% of observations show conditions below 3 statute miles. The multiple runway configurations provide robust options for managing various wind and weather scenarios.

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.