State College Regional Airport

KUNV / SCE

State College, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
05:15Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KUNV 050515Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC004 03/03 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW T00330032

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,239 ft
OVC 400 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,639 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
981 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,239 ft)
Pressure Alt
977 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -166 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KUNV 042334Z 0500/0524 00000KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC002 FM050600 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 FM050900 00000KT 1 1/2SM -RA FG OVC003 FM051300 00000KT 3/4SM -SHRA BR OVC003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:20Z BASE
+0h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Mist
06:00Z FM050600
+1h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Fog
09:00Z FM050900
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Rain, Fog
13:00Z FM051300
+8h
LIFR
Visibility: 3/4SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist

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 6,701 ft 150 ft ASP 52°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
52° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KUNV

6,333 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.6%
MVFR
23.8%
IFR
4.3%
LIFR
3.3%

State College Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 108 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -19°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 108 kt
Calm Winds: 30.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.6%
NE
5.7%
E
2.1%
SE
1%
S
5.3%
SW
13%
W
28.9%
NW
9.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 2.7°C
Range: -19°C to 30°C
-19°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.6%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 6,333 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.