Newport News Williamsburg International Airport

KPHF / PHF

Newport News, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 04:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
04:54Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
9 kt
190°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPHF 100454Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02170183 402610111

Weather Briefing

VFR

Newport News Williamsburg International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 9 knots. Runway 20 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 18°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 22:00Z and 00:00Z.

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
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1018 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (42 ft)
Pressure Alt
-131 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 719 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KPHF 092320Z 1000/1024 14006KT P6SM BKN250 FM100500 20009KT P6SM BKN250 FM101500 22012G19KT P6SM BKN050 BKN150 PROB30 1022/1024 3SM TSRA BKN030CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 6 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000 ft
15:00Z FM101500
+10h
VFR 220° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PHF
02
20 ✈️
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
6,526 ft 150 ft CON 12°
8.9 kt 1.6 kt
10° angle
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
8,003 ft 150 ft CON 57°
4.5 kt 7.8 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPHF

7,912 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.7%
MVFR
14.9%
IFR
10%
LIFR
4.5%

Newport News Williamsburg International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 19.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 19.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.2%
N
13.6%
S
11%
W
9.6%
NE
12.6%
NW
8.8%
SE
1.6%
SW
15.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.6°C
Range: -9°C to 34°C
-9°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 8.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.4%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

June April November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,912 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Newport News Williamsburg International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPHF
IATA Code: PHF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 42 ft MSL

Location

City: Newport News
Country: US
Latitude: 37.131901°
Longitude: -76.492996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,526 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 07/25
Length: 8,003 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Newport News Williamsburg International Airport

Overview

Newport News Williamsburg International Airport serves the southeastern Virginia region, located near the cities of Newport News and Williamsburg. Situated at a low elevation of 42 feet MSL, the airport provides medium-sized airport infrastructure for commercial, general aviation, and potentially military traffic in the Hampton Roads area.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 70.5% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 15.9% of observations. Temperature ranges from -8°C to 31°C, creating relatively stable flying environments. Wind patterns are typically from the north at an average of 7.5 knots, with calm conditions present 23.7% of the time, which generally supports comfortable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both primary runways (02/20 and 07/25) are concrete and offer substantial length, with 07/25 providing an impressive 8,003 feet of pavement. The airport's geographic location provides relatively consistent wind conditions, with 100% favorable wind alignments for both primary runways. Low elevation and coastal proximity suggest potential for maritime weather influences.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect minimal crosswind challenges, with average crosswind components of 4.1-4.5 knots across runways 02/20 and 07/25. Visibility averages 8.8 statute miles, though 4.2% of observations show visibility below 3 miles and 3% involve fog conditions. October, November, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations.

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

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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.