Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field

KPRC / PRC

Prescott, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
04:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
5 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KPRC 050453Z 16005KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP106 T01001056
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
847 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,045 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,993 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,604 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KPRC 042343Z 0500/0524 21010KT P6SM FEW250 FM050300 19007KT P6SM BKN250 FM051600 26012G20KT P6SM FEW250 FM051800 27018G30KT P6SM FEW060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM051600
+11h
VFR 260° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PRC
03L
21R
03R
21L
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03L/21R 4,846 ft 60 ft ASP 41°
2.4 kt 4.4 kt
119° angle
03R/21L 7,550 ft 150 ft ASP 41°
2.4 kt 4.4 kt
119° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
4,408 ft 75 ft ASP 136°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KPRC

4,361 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89.7%
MVFR
7.3%
IFR
1.8%
LIFR
1.2%

Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 17% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 17%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
2.1%
E
3.1%
SE
11.1%
S
35.6%
SW
13.2%
W
5.7%
NW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.3°C
Range: -7°C to 31°C
-7°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03L/21R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 03R/21L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 4,361 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KPRC
IATA Code: PRC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,045 ft MSL

Location

City: Prescott
Country: US
Latitude: 34.654499°
Longitude: -112.419998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 4,846 ft
Width: 60 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 7,550 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 4,408 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Prescott International Airport - Ernest A. Love Field

Overview

Prescott International Airport serves the Prescott metropolitan area in central Arizona, situated at an elevation of 5,045 feet MSL. As a medium airport with three runways, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting various general aviation, training, and potential commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 88.7% of observations showing favorable visibility and weather. Temperature ranges from -7°C to 31°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year. Wind patterns are predominantly from the south at an average of 6.3 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 27 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation of 5,045 feet requires pilots to carefully calculate performance parameters, especially during warmer temperatures. All three runways are asphalted, with the longest runway (03R/21L) measuring 7,550 feet, providing substantial landing and takeoff capabilities. The consistently low percentage of IFR (1.9%) and LIFR (1.6%) conditions suggest generally stable meteorological environments.

Approach Considerations

All three runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind components ranging from 3.4 to 4.5 knots. September, October, and December represent the most consistent VFR months for pilots. With an average visibility of 9.6 statute miles and infrequent low visibility events (below 3SM only 1.1% of the time), pilots can generally expect clear approach conditions.

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.