North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field

KNZY / NZY

San Diego, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:52Z

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
Fresh 7 min ago
05:52Z

🌅 Dawn
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNZY 050552Z 00000KT 10SM BKN019 BKN250 14/12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01390117 10172 20133 50001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26 ft
BKN 1,900 ft AGL
BKN 25,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,926 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,026 ft AMSL
QNH
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
4 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -110 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD KNZY 0501/0523 27008KT 9999 BKN015 BKN250 QNH2988INS TEMPO 0501/0505 VRB05KT SCT015 BKN250 FM051600 VRB06KT 9999 SCT025 SCT250 QNH2988INS FM052000 33010KT 9999 SCT025 QNH2984INS TX19/0520Z TN13/0513Z AMD 0130 FS30222
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:59Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 270° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
16:00Z FM051600
+11h
VFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NZY
11
29
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 7,500 ft 300 ft PEM 122°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
122° angle
18/36 8,000 ft 200 ft PEM 195°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
165° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KNZY

6,890 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.7%
MVFR
18.3%
IFR
7%
LIFR
4%

North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field typically experiences VFR conditions 70.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 34°C with an average of 16.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 23.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.8%
NE
3.6%
E
6.9%
SE
5.7%
S
11.7%
SW
4.5%
W
10.3%
NW
20.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.5°C
Range: 7°C to 34°C
7°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

March February October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 6,890 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNZY
IATA Code: NZY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: San Diego
Country: US
Latitude: 32.699200°
Longitude: -117.214996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+8

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 7,500 ft
Width: 300 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field

North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field 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

North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field is a medium-sized airport located in San Diego, California, serving naval aviation operations. Situated at 26 feet above mean sea level, the base is strategically positioned on the western edge of the continental United States. The airport features two substantial runways capable of supporting various military and potential civilian aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KNZY are predominantly favorable for flying, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions present 65.9% of the time. Pilots can expect northwest winds averaging 6.4 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 30 knots. Temperature ranges from 7°C to 34°C, with best VFR conditions typically occurring in October, November, and January.

Notable Features

Both runways (11/29 and 18/36) offer excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind conditions (3.7-3.8 knots). The airport's proximity to the Pacific Ocean influences its microclimate, with occasional fog events affecting 4% of observations and visibility dropping below 3 statute miles in 2.6% of recorded conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection should consider the prevailing northwest winds, which dominate the local wind pattern. Both 7,500-foot (11/29) and 8,000-foot (18/36) runways provide substantial landing options with consistent wind characteristics. Pilots should be prepared for potential marine layer influences and verify current weather conditions before approach, given the airport's coastal location.

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.