State College Regional Airport

KUNV / SCE

State College, US

Last Updated
Jul 26, 22:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
22:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
5 kt
280°
10 SM
Visibility
9,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KUNV 262253Z 28005KT 10SM FEW050 BKN095 25/16 A2988

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,239 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 9,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,239 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,739 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

State College Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,500 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (280°) at 5 knots. Runway 24 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 9500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Vicinity Fog.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KUNV 261740Z 2618/2718 VRB05KT P6SM SCT035 SCT045 FM270300 00000KT P6SM SCT090 FM270900 00000KT P6SM VCFG SCT007 BKN050 FM271200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM270300
+4h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
09:00Z FM270900
+10h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Vicinity Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
UNV
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
6,701 ft 150 ft ASP 52°
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 - KUNV

11,359 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.7%
MVFR
19.2%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
3.6%

State College Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 108 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 108 kt
Calm Winds: 28.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.2%
N
4%
S
7.4%
W
24.2%
NE
6.3%
NW
10.8%
SE
1.9%
SW
15%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.6°C
Range: -19°C to 35°C
-19°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 2%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

June May October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,359 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

State College Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KUNV
IATA Code: SCE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,239 ft MSL

Location

City: State College
Country: US
Latitude: 40.849374°
Longitude: -77.848520°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,701 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About State College Regional Airport

Overview

State College Regional Airport serves Centre County, Pennsylvania, located near Penn State University. As a medium-sized airport situated at 1239 feet mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for central Pennsylvania's transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 69.9% of the time, with MVFR conditions occurring 23.4% of observations. Temperatures range widely from -18°C to 30°C, with an average of 4.8°C, indicating significant seasonal variation that requires careful preflight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway 06/24, 6701 feet long with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly (270°) with an average speed of 8.1 knots, and calm conditions occur 32.1% of the time, which can impact landing and takeoff strategies.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 demonstrates favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind of only 4.1 knots. Optimal VFR flying conditions are most consistent in October, September, and November, with excellent visibility averaging 9.3 statute miles and minimal instances of restricted visibility.

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.