Naples Municipal Airport

KAPF / APF

Naples, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 18:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
18:53Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
9 kt
90° G22 kt
3 SM
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KAPF 101853Z 09009G22KT 3SM -TSRA BR FEW038 BKN055 OVC100 26/24 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E RAB39 TSB36 SLP164 P0004 T02560244 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 8 ft
FEW 3,800 ft AGL
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
OVC 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,808 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,508 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,008 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Naples Municipal Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 10,000 feet and 3 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 9 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component (gusting to 14 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 3 SM, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 5500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

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. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 4 to 15 knots. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (8 ft)
Pressure Alt
-105 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,217 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KAPF 101728Z 1018/1118 23010KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB BKN050 TEMPO 1020/1023 VRB15G25KT 3SM TSRA BKN025CB FM102300 11007KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB SCT040 FM110300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW050 FM111700 19008KT P6SM SCT030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
20:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR VRB 15 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
23:00Z FM102300
+4h
MVFR 110° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM110300
+8h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
APF
05
23
14 ✈️
32
NE
SW

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 6,600 ft 150 ft ASP 44°
6.3 kt 6.5 kt
46° angle
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
5,000 ft 100 ft ASP 134°
5.8 kt 6.9 kt
50° angle
NE/SW 1,850 ft 100 ft TURF 44°
6.3 kt 6.5 kt
46° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KAPF

7,118 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.7%
MVFR
6.7%
IFR
2.3%
LIFR
2.3%

Naples Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, June, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 11.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.3%
NE
25%
E
18.4%
SE
5.5%
S
4.5%
SW
5.4%
W
10%
NW
9.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 22.9°C
Range: 2°C to 34°C
2°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.7 SM
Below 3 SM: 0.8%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

November June September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,118 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Naples Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KAPF
IATA Code: APF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Naples
Country: US
Latitude: 26.152599°
Longitude: -81.775299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway NE/SW
Length: 1,850 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: TURF
ILS: No

About Naples Municipal Airport

Overview

Naples Municipal Airport serves the southwest Florida region as a medium-sized airport located in Naples, Florida. Positioned at 8 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 26.152599, -81.775299, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the metropolitan area and surrounding Collier County. Its three runways offer flexible operational capabilities for various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Naples Municipal Airport demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying environments, with 90.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds typically originate from the northeast at an average of 6.9 knots, with a maximum recorded speed of 23 knots. Temperature ranges from 6°C to 34°C, with an average of 22.9°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features three runways: two asphalt surfaces (05/23 at 6600ft and 14/32 at 5000ft) and one turf runway at 1850ft. Both primary runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with modest average crosswind components of 3.3 knots for runway 05/23 and 5.2 knots for runway 14/32. Visibility averages 9.8 statute miles, with minimal instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during November, September, and January, which represent the airport's best VFR months. The prevailing northeast winds at 45 degrees provide consistent approach conditions. With only 2.2% of observations reporting LIFR conditions and minimal fog occurrences (1.5%), the airport generally offers reliable approach and landing opportunities.

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.