Moffett Federal Airfield

KNUQ / NUQ

Mountain View, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 13:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
13:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
4 kt
300°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNUQ 051315Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3018 RMK AO2
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (32 ft)
Pressure Alt
-231 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -943 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.9°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NUQ
14L
32R ✈️
14R
32L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14L/32R
Active: 32R
9,202 ft 200 ft CON 157°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
✈️ 14R/32L
Active: 32L
8,127 ft 200 ft ASP 157°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KNUQ

11,516 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.5%
MVFR
14.2%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
2%

Moffett Federal Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 79.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 45.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 45.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.9%
NE
1.5%
E
1.3%
SE
12.5%
S
5.6%
SW
2%
W
5.2%
NW
7.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 14°C
Range: 2°C to 33°C
2°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.4%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

January February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14L/32R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt
Runway 14R/32L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 11,516 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Moffett Federal Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNUQ
IATA Code: NUQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 32 ft MSL

Location

City: Mountain View
Country: US
Latitude: 37.416100°
Longitude: -122.049004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 14L/32R
Length: 9,202 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 14R/32L
Length: 8,127 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Moffett Federal Airfield

Overview

Moffett Federal Airfield is a medium-sized airport located in Mountain View, California, situated in the heart of Silicon Valley. The airfield serves federal, research, and occasional civilian aviation operations at an elevation of 32 feet mean sea level. Its strategic location near major tech industry centers makes it an important regional aviation facility.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Moffett are predominantly favorable for flying, with 77.3% of observations reporting VFR conditions. The airport experiences mild temperatures ranging from 2°C to 33°C, with an average of 14.3°C. Wind patterns are characterized by northerly prevailing winds averaging 6.3 knots, with calm conditions occurring 46.3% of the time, which contributes to consistently good flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial runways: a 9,202-foot concrete runway (14L/32R) and an 8,127-foot asphalt runway (14R/32L). Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind of 2.6 knots. Visibility is typically excellent, with an average of 9.2 statute miles and only 0.4% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal approach conditions during January, September, and October, which represent the best VFR months. The dual runway configuration provides flexibility for approaches, with consistent wind patterns supporting either runway selection. Low occurrence of fog (0.5%) and minimal IFR conditions (5.2%) suggest generally reliable approach and landing conditions throughout the year.

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.