Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)

KNUW / NUW

Oak Harbor, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:53Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.13
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNUW 160553Z 00000KT 10SM SCT230 11/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP208 T01110094 10156 20111 50001 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 47ft
SCT 23,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
23,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
23,047ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.13 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
30.08 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (47 ft)
Pressure Alt
-163 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -632 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KNUW 1523/1623 26007KT 9999 FEW035 SCT250 QNH3012INS FM160500 VRB05KT 9999 SCT250 QNH2997INS TEMPO 1610/1615 00000KT 9000 BR MIFG FEW002 SCT040 SCT250 TX16/1523Z TN10/1613Z FS30046
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR 260° 7kt
Visibility: 10+ km
10:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR
Visibility: 9 km
Mist, Shallow Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NUW
07
25
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07/25 8,000 ft 200 ft CON 87°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
87° angle
14/32 8,001 ft 200 ft CONC 155°
↑ 0.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
155° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNUW
IATA Code: NUW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 47 ft MSL

Location

City: Oak Harbor
Country: US
Latitude: 48.351799°
Longitude: -122.655998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 8,001 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

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

About Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)

Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field) (KNUW/NUW) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Oak Harbor, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 47 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (07/25, 14/32) with CON and CONC 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.