Ponca City Regional Airport

KPNC / PNC

Ponca City, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 13:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
13:53Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
0 kt
6 SM
Visibility
600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPNC 051353Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR OVC006 11/10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01060100

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,008 ft
OVC 600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,608 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,008 ft)
Pressure Alt
956 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 718 ft
ISA Deviation: -2.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KPNC 051120Z 0512/0612 12006KT 4SM BR OVC003 FM051600 15010KT 5SM BR OVC007 FM060200 16016G24KT P6SM OVC007 PROB30 0604/0608 3SM TSRA OVC007CB FM060900 16014G24KT P6SM OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:59Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 120° 6 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
16:00Z FM051600
+3h
IFR 150° 10 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PNC
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 7,201 ft 150 ft CON 180°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
180° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPNC

4,480 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.1%
MVFR
10.4%
IFR
4.6%
LIFR
1.9%

Ponca City Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -22°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 14.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.3%
NE
7.6%
E
8.1%
SE
13.8%
S
23.8%
SW
5.3%
W
2.9%
NW
5.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -22°C to 35°C
-22°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

September February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,480 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ponca City Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPNC
IATA Code: PNC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,008 ft MSL

Location

City: Ponca City
Country: US
Latitude: 36.731998°
Longitude: -97.099800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 7,201 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Ponca City Regional Airport

Overview

Ponca City Regional Airport serves the northern Oklahoma region as a medium-sized airport situated at 1008 feet above mean sea level. Located near the city of Ponca City, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting various general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 84.4% of observations reporting visual flight rules. Winds typically originate from the south at an average of 8.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 24 knots and calm periods occurring 14.5% of the time. Temperature variations range from -14°C to 35°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 17/35 measuring 7,201 feet in length, constructed of concrete. Its geographical coordinates (36.731998, -97.099800) place it in a relatively flat region of northern Oklahoma, with minimal terrain challenges for approach and departure. Wind conditions demonstrate excellent runway alignment, with the primary runway favorably oriented to prevailing wind directions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 offers consistent wind alignment, with an average crosswind of only 3.5 knots. Pilots can anticipate excellent VFR conditions, particularly during January, September, and December. Visibility averages 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility (fog present in only 1.7% of observations and less than 3SM visibility in 0.5% of cases).

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.