Tyndall Air Force Base

KPAM / PAM

Panama City, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 08:55Z

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 31 min ago
08:55Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPAM 050855Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3011 RMK AO2A SLP199 T01610153 57016
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (17 ft)
Pressure Alt
-186 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -62 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPAM 050400Z 0504/0610 VRB06KT 4000 BR SCT001 QNH3013INS TEMPO 0504/0512 0600 FG VV001 BECMG 0512/0513 14012KT 9999 SCT030 QNH3011INS BECMG 0603/0604 VRB06KT 4000 BR SCT003 QNH3013INS TX26/0519Z TN16/0510Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:25Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Mist
12:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 140° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PAM
13L
31R
13R
31L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
13L/31R 10,004 ft 200 ft CON 134°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
134° angle
13R/31L 9,135 ft 150 ft PEM 134°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
134° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPAM

5,578 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.2%
MVFR
11.6%
IFR
4.7%
LIFR
4.5%

Tyndall Air Force Base typically experiences VFR conditions 79.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 10.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.6%
NE
14.6%
E
14.6%
SE
6.2%
S
13.7%
SW
7.2%
W
9.1%
NW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.4°C
Range: -5°C to 33°C
-5°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.4%
Fog Frequency: 5.9%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,578 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tyndall Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPAM
IATA Code: PAM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Panama City
Country: US
Latitude: 30.069599°
Longitude: -85.575401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 13L/31R
Length: 10,004 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 9,135 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Tyndall Air Force Base

Tyndall Air Force Base 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

Tyndall Air Force Base (KPAM) is a medium airport located near Panama City, Florida, serving military aviation operations. Situated at a low elevation of 17 feet MSL, the base provides strategic capabilities for air defense and training missions in the southeastern United States.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 80.7% of the time, with the most favorable flying weather occurring in October, September, and November. The base experiences a moderate temperature range from 0°C to 33°C, with an average of 18.2°C, and typically calm winds at 12.1% of observations, with prevailing northerly winds averaging 7.4 knots.

Notable Features

Both primary runways (13L/31R and 13R/31L) offer excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and consistent average crosswinds of 5 knots. The airport's location near the Gulf Coast provides relatively stable visibility, with an average of 9.5 statute miles and minimal occurrences of visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can anticipate good approach conditions with only 4.4% IFR and 4% LIFR reports. The parallel runway configuration allows for flexible operations, with both runways 13L/31R (10,004 ft concrete) and 13R/31L (9,135 ft pavement) providing substantial landing options with consistent wind characteristics.

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.